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I have a large red pimple like bump in armpit,could it be infected ingrown hair?can i drain it?
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Folliculitis: sound like infected follicle, if it becomes an abscess need to be drained, otherwise may need antibiotic, some times it may resolve on its own, just keep the area clean
Answered 1/26/2020
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