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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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Dr. Nicole Frommann answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

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.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 10/5/2017

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Abscess: Probably needs drainage with or without oral antibiotics

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

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?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Nicole Frommann answered

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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