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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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Medical Assessment: You could have a cyst, abscess, infected hair follicle, etc. It would be prudent to have this medically assessed. Take care
Answered 11/12/2017
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