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I have a red painful lump on my armpit since a week and yesterday ive notice that there is two more small spots/lumps beside the old one?

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? Boils armpit: painful lumps in the armpit one week duration, is likely to be a skin infection or gland you need to see a doctor for these lumps to be inspected and given the right treatment

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/20/2016

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See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.

Dr Roth agreed

Answered 12/19/2017

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