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I have a small lump under my armpit. can an ingrowing hair have caused this?
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Yes: It's certainly possible. Other common causes include a sebaceous cyst and a lymph node. If it gets bigger you may want to have your primary dr look at it and feel it.
Answered 2/26/2017
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