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I have a big pimple like painful bump near my armpit?

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

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Infected Cyst ?: It could be an infected cyst or sweat gland infection. You should see a doctor a s a p.

Answered 2/18/2019

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Cyst : Inflammation or infection from a painful pimple or cyst may be drained, injected with corticosteroid, warm compresses applied and or treated with antibiotics . See a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment

Answered 4/11/2018

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