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Have a boil that popped thats in my armpit the puss was green with a texture like mucus no smell but armpit feels swollen with pain?
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Boil: Yes, it sounds like you have an infected abscess (boil). It may need to be drained more and you may need antibiotics. Apply warm compresses and get seen by a doctor.
Answered 10/5/2017
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Abscess: Probably needs drainage with or without oral antibiotics
Answered 11/27/2017
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