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Boils underneath my arm pit. i get boils more than one underneath both arm pits. have tried the prescribed cream and pills. nothing has worked for me.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Hidradenitis?: It sounds like you might have hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory condition that typically involves the armpits or groin. It's not primarily an infection, so antibiotic ointments or pills usually don't help very much. Discuss it with your doctor. If s/he is unfamiliar with HA, see a dermatologist. Good luck!

Answered 8/8/2016

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A member asked:

Boils underneath my arm pit. i get boils more than one underneath both arm pits. have tried the prescribed cream and pills. nothing has worked for me.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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