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I have pimple like bumps under my left armpit. i shaved the hair in my armpits to cut down the sweat smell. could it be ingrown hairs? the pain and it

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Treatment: You can use Bacitracin OTC cream for treatment this bump, and please be careful with shaving.

Answered 8/5/2016

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A member asked:

I have pimple like bumps under my left armpit. i shaved the hair in my armpits to cut down the sweat smell. could it be ingrown hairs? the pain and it

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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