A member asked:

Painful, large, solid lump in left armpit filled with dark brown pus. what can it be? does it require treatment?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Armpit lump: Yes, you need to see your doctor. It is likely infection and it needs to be cleared up. Peace and good health.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/29/2019

154 views

Thank

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

SOUNDS LIKE: A Sebaceous cyst....which is an infection and YES it should be drained. Ask your PCP about the proper referral. In the meantime wet soaks may be helpful! Hope this helps Dr Z

Dr Seif and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/27/2019

154 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Painful, large, solid lump in left armpit filled with dark brown pus. what can it be? does it require treatment?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Seif and 4 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have 3 lumps under left arm. The 1st is firm & only hurts when i apply pressure but has pus n the other 2 r firm n painless. Ive had the 1st for 1yr?

A member asked:

Solid hard painful lump on right side manubrium near rib 1. Had it since I can remember, now 42. Getting worse, hurts to breath and move arm?

A member asked:

I have a large and painful bump under my skin located on my armpit. It is large and hard under my skin and tender. Just now it released dark pus help ?

A member asked:

I have a dimple in my armpit with a lump underneath, doctor told me its scartissue. Theres pus coming from the dimple now, what's wrong?

A member asked:

Small red lump under armpit noticed 3 hours after using deodorant some pain and 2-3 days later when squeezed released thick white pus what is this?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I've got a big lump under armpit full of pus very painful can i burst it my dr put me on 500mg 4 times a day fluxacilin capsules ?

I had a big and painful lump on armpit that then got small and turned purple, now weeks later pus and gore is coming out. What do I do, do I need help?

Severe rash in my armpit, can you help me? About a month ago now, i got a large hard lump in my armpit. I left it alone, hoping it would go away. It got bigger and redder and started to hurt. About two weeks ago it ruptured. It had lots of pus and clear,

I have large painful lump under my arm that began flowing pus and blood this morning?

Noticed a small hard lump under right armpit 3+ month ago. Didn't think much until pus came out tonight. I never use deodorant, and it's not painful at all. Not seeking Dx here, but is this normal or should I contact my PCP?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?