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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?

Q: 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?

: 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

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

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

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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