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My son is experiencing soreness in his armpit, there's no lump but it's hurts when he stretches his arm and when he rubs it. what could this be?

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Irritation/musclepul: Sounds like this could be an irritant dermatitis from some exposure to a chemical such as deodorant or mild trauma such as a pulled muscle. If persists or worsens, see your doc for eval and poss tx.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/21/2021

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