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I have a cyst on armpit that i had for almost 2 weeks. cysts have grown there before for 4year now it seems like its not going away.what could it be??

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Time to see doctor: First stop shaving and using deodorant for now. Get in to see your doctor for evaluation and treatment

Answered 6/13/2017

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A member asked:

I have a cyst on armpit that i had for almost 2 weeks. cysts have grown there before for 4year now it seems like its not going away.what could it be??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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I found a lump/cyst in my armpit. It hurt the first day I noticed it, but has no pain since then. Now I have many more lumps/cysts. I'm SLE 28y/o F?