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A member asked:

I have a sister that 14 years old and have a bump in her armpit. she said she have pain when she put on deodorant?

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See doctor: This could be an infection of the sweat gland, called hirudenitis. Need doctor exam for treatment.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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