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Hi, i have a problem under my armpit last month i had a boil and instead of going away it got worse and now the muscles under my arm are so sore when i try to raise my arm i can feel them and the pain going down in my arm upto the elbow.

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

See dermatologist: Most likely you have an infection that has spread down your arm. Would get eval and tx asap

Answered 10/23/2019

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A member asked:

Hi, i have a problem under my armpit last month i had a boil and instead of going away it got worse and now the muscles under my arm are so sore when i try to raise my arm i can feel them and the pain going down in my arm upto the elbow.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

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