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My underarm (armpit) has grown something red, swollen and have purulence inside which makes me feel really painful when i close my arm. what is it goi?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Medical Assessment: You could have a cyst, abscess, infected hair follicle, etc. It would be prudent to have this medically assessed. Take care

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/12/2017

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A member asked:

My underarm (armpit) has grown something red, swollen and have purulence inside which makes me feel really painful when i close my arm. what is it goi?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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