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Hi I am facing issue with boils under armpit that is causing lot of pain. What cause such boils and help with treatment please.

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What is the reason for armpit boil come again and again...Is any food or anything behind the reason for boils.

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Perspiration invites infection, hot climate makes it worse It is not food related ...  Read More

Hi, there is boil under armpit, causing pain and feverish, can suggestion to reduce the pain? Or ointment any?

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing this boil and fever.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I used nivea roll on, and I got boil on my armpit, another boil coming up on the same armpit again same time, and on the second armpit I can feel a sharp pain like another boil is going to come out there, please what is happening to me?

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Recently i have been having an boil underneath my armpit which is causing bit of a pain and swelling. The pain in the armpit occurs when i lift my arm. Could you please help me with the remedy.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing this pus discharge... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I have been suffering from armpit boils since last 3 yrs and it hurts a lot. At present, a wound has become .

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Hello. Since you are having recurrent boils it may be that you are suffering from specific condition rather than routine boils. Parag consult a dermatologist for correct evaluation followed by treatm ...  Read More

I have armpit boil last 12 years, this is very painful. So I was show many doctor but not solve this problem. This is continue after some period

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Hydradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory condition of the sweat glands (called as apocrine or sebaceous glands) and hair follicles. The apocrine glands are found in the axillae (arm pits), a ...  Read More

What is the treatment of boil armpit please tell me .this problem has been start from 15 to 16 dayss

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It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

My gF has these boils under her armpit and wants to know why it is there. There are smaller ones too. Why and how to get rid of it.

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Hi. Greetings. Are you sure these are boils? Had there been any pus discharge anytime? It's not possible for me to diagnose this on the pictures you have sent. I world suggest you get examined by a de ...  Read More

I have recently developed boils on my elbow and from there they have been increasing and now they are increasing below my armpit also what should I do..some boils are red while some are white

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I got a red pea size hard boil in my right armpit,n oticed it in last 4-5 days. Size has increased and It's attached to the skin. Painful to touch. 3/10. No history of boils in armpit.

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

I'm having this painful boil in my armpits. Pain is radiating to arms and breast areas. I'm taking Moxina CV-625 from yesterday with not much relief. I've shared a video of it. What can be done?

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Hey u can once do GM dressing and if u don't hv any tablet allergy...tak. t.zerodol sp bd for 2dwys days continue moxina cv 625mg for 3dsys and after 1day apply t bact ointment ...  Read More

Hello doctor I'm getting boils in ear frequently, some boils are very painful, my head pains because of that boil, please tell me what is causing it, this first time I'm getting it very frequently

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2 -3 days after underarm shaving I'm getting boils on both armpit, as those boils grew larger and getting sore ,then I consult a doctor and after medication it was healing but as soon the medication end several small ones pop up and being more or less painful . It's already been 20 days I'm having this problem. I need help.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

A new boil type something occurs in right side underarms from 2 days. It's pain a lot. Can you please confirm what is it.

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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ...  Read More

I share the picture of my armpit please look at and tell me the reason behind the pain because I have done 3 times ultrasound and scan was normal so please tell me what is the causes

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Mujje sudden achaanak se arms me sweeling sa hogya hai... painful bi hai ..touch krne par pain krta h ..it disturb me sleep as well ..ye day by day increase horha hai ..pls suggest any medication for boil eruption ...very painful it is ..

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Consult it maybe hidradenitis need proper evaluation and treatment in the mean time hot compression and some pain kilo use ...  Read More

I am having a problem of regular boils on my skin in areas like armpit,inner thighs and butt from last few years What are the major reasons,precautions and treatment for this

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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation with photo ...  Read More

Sir in may June July i have rash boil in my backside but that is now okay from I month but 4-5 days ago I developed red rash and some boil in my armpit left armpit it is very much right armpit very minimal but present but in left armpit it is there I am attaching pictures please see and one more thing is from few days I am developing some boil in m

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Can a gum boil cause fever or other systemic symptoms?

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What are the common causes of a gum boil in adults?

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Gum boils, also known as parulis or abscesses, are localized infections in the gum tissue. Common causes of gum boils in adults include: 1. **Bacterial Infection**: Often due to poor oral hygiene, le ...  Read More

Hi, I am a 35 year old male. It's been 4 days since I started feeling sensitivity in my right armpit. It happened all of a sudden. I shaved off the armpit assuming armpit hair must have caused it. But it was not. There is no swelling or any abnormal growth anywhere in the armpit. I have pinched nerve in C6-C8 vertebrae and am recovering. I have b

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This issue can be resolve easily but we need more detail medical history to evaluate diagnosis and treatment accordingly ...  Read More

I am 29 years old . I do have a fiberadenoma in my right side of my breast Is it due to fiberadenoma my right armpit is more than the left side. Which is feel awkward.

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There is an axillary breast on both sides , May be Your Fibroadenoma is near the right axillary breast looks bigger than left. Every women have one breast a little bigger than the other . ...  Read More

I am having a big lump/boil on my right armpit, it appeared suddenly and I have it on my left and right armpit alternately every month. The lump is hard, it was soft before and the area around it is also hard. It's painful and i wanted to know if it's something serious?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am a type-1 Diabetic, I almost every month have this kinds of lump some may differ with size and pain on alternate sides of armpits, I have tried keeping it clean, applying underarm roll on and keeping it clean in all possible ways. I was also applying T bact fungal cream but these keep on coming every alternate month. Now this lump is causing me

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Don't worry...you are suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa causing this lump in armpit. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consulta ...  Read More

Hello doctor ..muje armpit me 1 mhine pehle boil like lump hua tha dono armpit me aur wo apne aap hi thik ho gye the . Lekin after month fir se hua he its like boil bit not boil what are the reason of it??is it related to brest cancer?? For reference i m attching images from google.plz help me.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am having so much of sweat and burning/itching sensation in left armpit... i feel a pea sized boil/lump as well, it feels swollen and pains when pressed... It even pains my hands are pressed with my chest... pls see the attached photo

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It could be folliculitis Kindly consult ...  Read More

From 2 days I can feel itching burning kind of pain in my left armpit, specially when there is so much of sweat When I press my hands to the body pain is still there Upon touching I can feel very small boil type which hurts upon touching or pressing What should I do ?

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I want to know can ankylosing spondylitis cause both side pain in armpit region , my heart all test are quite normal, but feeling epigastric pain and constipation

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Consult gastroenterologist for epigastric pain and constipation. Arm pit pain has many reasons. Is ankylosing spondylitis predominantly affect lumbar region. Cervical pain can also be der. Look for o ...  Read More

Sir Can the antibiotics cause swollen lymph nodes . Because whenever I take antibiotics only I am getting pain in armpit and groin.please help me understand

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No antibiotics generally don't lead to swollen lymph nodes. Usually during any infection you might have swollen lymph nodes and they get relieved by taking antibiotics. You just might be noticing them ...  Read More

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