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I found a small sensitive red bump under my armpit and i thought it was a pimple but now there is a second one and my gland is swollen/sensitive?
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Staph infection: Most likely you have staph infection which should be evaluated at your doctor's office or urgent care clinic for prompt treatment. These bumps, if left untreated evolve into abscesses, which often need to be lanced for drainage. Feel better!
Answered 12/6/2016
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