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I have a small red bump under my upper arm by my armpit that hurts when i touch it. could it just be irritation or a zit?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Thanks for asking!: Could be an infected hair follicle. If pain or increasing size of the bump should go to the emergency room.

Answered 8/17/2015

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A member asked:

I have a small red bump under my upper arm by my armpit that hurts when i touch it. could it just be irritation or a zit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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