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Armpit infection for 1yr & i'm just now getting treatment for it. my derm gave me mupirocin & it's not working i'm still having odor. wat could it be?
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Hidradenitis Suppurativa is an inflammatory condition affecting the apocrine sweat glands. These sweat glands secrete liquid into the hair follicle. For unknown reasons the openings to the gland, or the hair follicle itself, become blocked. When this happens the sweat spreads out under the skin and gets infected. For excellent patient information on treatment go to>...http://bit.ly/1yTavVt
Answered 4/16/2015
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