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Good morning, yesterday i woke to a boil looking thing on an armpit stretch mark. it is only sore if pressed on. it is fairly soft to the touch but does seem like there is something underneath?
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This is commonly an infection, but it can be an enlarged lymph node. You need to see a doctor, it may need to be drained, or get treated with an antibiotic
Answered 3/22/2021
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