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Reddish spot, about 1 cm diameter in the upper inner armpit, lasting 2 days now. tender sore to touch, sore to move arm. should i seek antibiotics.
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Possibly: This red tender area may be an infected ingrown hair or small cyst. Apply warm soaks and and an antibacterial ointment like bacitracin and if symptoms persist or worsen, especially if redness increases, get checked by a physician..
Answered 2/23/2016
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