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Pimple like lump under left arm with pain, now right. washing and no deodorant seems to help. causes and treatment?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Abscess: This could be the start of an abscess. Try applying heat to the area (10-15 minutes every 3-4 hours). This may bring it to a head, rupture and drain. If not, you should be evaluated by a physician.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 6/17/2015

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