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Hi ive been getting pain under my armpits, upon touching the area i notice a lump which is red/purple in colour. i feel tightness in the area. the pain and lump has been occurring over the past month. it comes and goes. i feel relief when raise arm?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Exam needed: The lump may be a cyst, ingrown hair, hemangioma or a wen. In view of this skin lesion and the discomfort you're experiencing, I recommend consulting a physician who will inspect the skin lesion and carefully examine your axillae(armpits) to check for lymph gland enlargement.

Answered 4/9/2020

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A member asked:

Hi ive been getting pain under my armpits, upon touching the area i notice a lump which is red/purple in colour. i feel tightness in the area. the pain and lump has been occurring over the past month. it comes and goes. i feel relief when raise arm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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