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Lump under armpit
I am 21 weeks pregnant some days back I have noticed a small lump under my left armpit consulted my treating gynaecologist regarding same she said it's folliculitis it's been more than 3 weeks the lump have not yet gone.I don't have any pain or discomfort even the size is same please suggest me what next needs to be done.
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If no pain or increase in size, not to worry
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Due to summer/ tight clothes/ waxing hair over the armpit may cause folliculitis. It lasts by it self in 1-2 weeks.
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If it doesn't lost or bothering with itch/pain.There is need to use topical antibiotics and warm moist cloth sponging regularly.
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if it is bothering you or redness/pain starts coming, consult doctor again
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
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U need to be examined
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