Hard small lump inside armpit

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Asked for Female, 35 Years

2 months back I got a red boil in my right arm pit, later it disappeared and again after a month again at the same place I got a red boil on the same place..I took amoxicillin 500 and it was gone but a small lump still appears inside the same area...its not seen outside..but it's very small and hard inside the skin I feel...is it dangerous..what it can be..at present lockdown condition how can I help myself to overcome this..

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa causing swelling... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.

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Dr. J Prasad Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. J Prasad

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Bangalore

Lymph node inflammation. An earlier healed infection, has left that smaller node. Need more details. Fever history. Consult me online. Check Other underarm

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Probably an incomplete treatment earlier

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Observe for pain & growth.