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Doctor insights on: Painful Lump Under Armpit Male

Lump in armpit: What you are describing sounds like a sebaceous cyst. A cyst is basically a pocket that forms in skin. These cysts can become inflammed, enlarge and become tender from time to time. However, it is difficult to definitely say what this lesion is without examing it. I recommend you see your doctor to confirm this diagnosis and see what the best treatment is. ...Read more

Infected hair follic: The most common differential is infected hair follicles or sweat glands, lymph nodes can also swell up. See your physician to get treatment ...Read more

Abscess...: First thing that comes to mind is an abscess. These are very common in the armpit area. They're painful, red, and get bigger over a few days. It could also be an enlarging sebaceous cyst. Make sure you see your doc soon, and get it checked out! ...Read more

Not likely: Infection or inflammation of anytime can produce a painful lump. This seems to be the case with your lump under the arm. The fact it is now painless indicates that acute problem has settled down. But watch its size...Which should get smaller and not be increasing at all. If it is increasing in size, then you need to see a doctor for further examination to find out its nature. Cancer is unlikely rig. ...Read more

Lymphadenopathy: This is probably infection and you need to be seen and evaluated professionally. Good luck. ...Read more

See md: See ortho doc get xr and possible mri... ...Read more

No: The pituitary is often called "the master gland", but the painful lump under your armpit is not likely a hormone-gland. It may be a lymph node. See your doctor. ...Read more

Seek help first: You might have an abscess or infected sweat gland. See your doctor again for evaluation ; treatment. ...Read more

Lumps in armpits: Lumps in your armpits are lymph nodes and as such make an immediate appointment with your doctor. Making an diagnosis asap is urgent. ...Read more

Cyst?: There are few possibilties. See a dermatologist to examine you and recommend treatment. ...Read more

This is probably...: Probably an enlarged lymph node (which would be present if there was a local infection such as an ingrown hair). Could also be a boil (which is collection of pus under the skin). In any case, you can apply a warm compress to it 3x daily and simply watch it. It should shrink and become nontender. Seek medical attention if it does not resolve or if you develop fevers. ...Read more

Arm pit lump: Most likely would be an inflammed sweat gland. Probably its infected. For treatment: use a topical antibiotic and do not use anti-perspirant type deoderants. Often these come after shaving the axilla (arm-pit), so wait til it is healed. You may need an oral antibiotic if a topical does not work. ...Read more

Infection: You have the odor producing glands in that area and these can become infected by skin germs. Localized moist heat may help the body self heal, but occasionally these need to be drained or treated with an antibiotic.You also have lymph nodes in that location that handle issues for arm & shoulder. These can also become swollen & self heal but occasionally need treatment. ...Read more

Lymphadenopathy: This is most likely an enlarged lymph node in reaction to an inflammation in its area of drainage. Also might be an abscess. Cancer is far less likely. This needs a hands-on examination for accurate diagnosis, along with a history. Do you own cats? See your PCP and go from there. Good luck. ...Read more

Armpit lumps: One of the common causes of the development of lumps under armpit is shaving or use of antiperspirants, as they can cause cysts and infection thus, the lump. Other causes include other types of infections, allergies, and rarely malignancy. See your local for diagnosis and treatment. ...Read more

Could: Be an abscess, less likely a cyst or lymph node. See a doctor for evaluation and treatment ...Read more

Possible Infection: If you are shaving your underarm hair, it is possible that folliculitis has developed. Reusing a shaving blade that is stored in the shower increases this likelihood. Consult with a physician for the accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. ...Read more

Possible Abscesses: It sounds like you may have some abscesses with or without cellulitis. You may need antibiotics and possible drainage of the abscesses if they are fully formed. In the meantime analgesia like paracetamol and ibuprofen will help but also running the area under hot water and soap as often as it is convenient should help. You should let a doctor take a look at it. ...Read more

Lump: There are several possible causes. It could be a cyst, a lymph node, a lipoma, to name a few of the more common possibilities. You should see your doctor for an evaluation and biopsy if it seems indicated. ...Read more

Have your doctor: Take a look at these as it is possible they represent hydradenitis which is an inflammation/infection of the sweat glands in the skin. In the meantime warm compresses, no shaving and no deodorant. ...Read more

See a doctor: This maybe a sign of infection or enlarged lymph node. See your doctor for examination. ...Read more

Possible: Hidradenitis suppurativa. Please see your physician or a dermatologist for treatment. Take care. ...Read more

Axillary node: See a doctor ASAP. This could be an enlarged and inflamed lymph node (do you own a cat?), an abscess, a tumor, etc. Get evaluated and treated before this gets worse. Good luck. ...Read more

Abcess.: Sounds like you have a small abcess. Pain may be relieved by incision although it is by no means necessary. May use hot compresses several times a day until this "points" and ruptures on its own. The fact that pain is bad indicates that may be soon.

It is remotely possible that this is a lymph node that has been very stimulated. Same treatment. See someone if not improving. ...Read more

Possible Lymph Node: It is possibly an enlarged palpable lymph node. I sugest you get it checked by your Family Doctor ...Read more

Most lymph nodes are: Benign. Get reassurance from your dr that u don't have any tumor, lung infection, autoimmune condition etc. Take care! ...Read more

Infection: Lymph nodes respond to the presence of inflammation or infection. The reduction in size and tenderness is very positive. If it persists, have it evaluated by your healthcare provider. ...Read more

See doctor: You need to see your doctor for evaluation and treatment. ...Read more

2-WeeksWorryVacation: That's most likely a lymph node. Lymph nodes get bigger when they are fighting an infection or inflammation or other body invaders. Get a good feel for its location and size. Then leave it alone for two weeks (so you don't irritate it), then check again. If not gone and is the same size or bigger and/or gets painful or tender, get a doctor to examine you and try and figure out why it's there. ...Read more

Sounds like: Hydradenitis, or inflammation of the sweat glands. Would recommend confirmation by your doctor after exam. ...Read more