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Told my doc about my infection i had in my pits for a long time. sweating, odor & pimples underneath skin. she said there's nothing she can do. what s?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

HD: This may be hydradinitis supperitiva. Its like bad acne under the arm. It is very diffu\icult to treat with any antibiotic but there is some success. In some instances surgery is needed.

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Answered 5/5/2015

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