A member asked:

I have a large, painful and itchy bump on my airpit (underarm), it started out as 3 bumps that looked like a type of bug bite, day by day they got bigger, and the 3 swelled together and it looks like 1 big bump now. ?

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See your: doctor for management that may include use of antibiotics with or without incision and drainage. Suspect Hidradenitis

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Doctor Visit: May have folliculitis that has turned into a carbuncle. Can't say without seeing it. Usually needs antibiotics and incision and drainage. Waiting will only make it worse.

Answered 11/28/2017

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