A member asked:

I have a small red bump under armpit (right) the bump is slightly to the right and it is sore. is it a bad sign?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Small infection: The description is likely a small boil. A boil is an infection of a hair follicle, usually due to a Staph bacteria. In the center is a small collection of pus. The boil may resolve on its own or get larger and burst draining pus. Warm compresses may help bring it to a head. If it continues to enlarge see a physician who can drain the abscess. See http://bit.ly/1Hi4wm1

Answered 11/11/2016

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Dr. answered

Armpit bump: sound like infected hair follicle. se your gP for review and possibly antibiotics.

Answered 12/4/2016

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