A member asked:

Got a very painful, bump/cyst-like thing in my armpit. can see a bit of redness, less than size of dime. what could it be & how do i treat? hurts!

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Most common: cause for such lump in armpit is a plugges SEBACEOUS CYST. This may require opening and drainage by a surgeon (although most family physicians perfrom such surgery) In the meantime HOT WET PACKS (or lying back in a hot tub) may encourage opening and draining "on its own". Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 8/27/2016

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