What Causes Boils Under Armpits- 417 Questions Answered

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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Dr. Ch.Suneetha Dermatologist | Hyderabad

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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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Dr. V R Tindwani Family Physician | Ahmedabad

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

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

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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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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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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Dr. Govind S Mittal Dermatologist | Bangalore

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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

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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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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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Dr. Kshama P Vibhakar Dermatologist | Mumbai

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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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Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

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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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... 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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Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia Dermatologist | Mumbai

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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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Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

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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Dr. Santhini Raveendran General Physician | Coimbatore

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

Asked for Male, 23 Years 200 Views v

Dr. Aniruddha Wagh Head and Neck Surgeon | Nagpur

Need to examine various differential include different disease ... Read More

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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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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Dr. Anubha Singh General Physician | Jhansi

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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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

I am obese 94kgs and height 5 ft . Mother of 2 year old kid . I have swelling under my left armpit . Which is soft and fatty to touch . I noticed it while wearing sleeve less dress . But It doesn't bother me . Is it cause of concern? What's that? Please kindly reply

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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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 ..

Asked for Female, 25 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Yashwant Singh Dermatologist | Ghaziabad

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

Asked for Male, 29 Years 278 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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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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Asked for Male, 20 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Can a gum boil cause fever or other systemic symptoms?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Zoya Rasheed Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist | Hyderabad

Hello! Kindly connect for detailed history ... Read More

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

Asked for Male, 29 Years 483 Views v

Dr. Deepika Aggarwal Dentist | Delhi

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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Dr. Aayush Das General Physician | Noida

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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 having pain in one place in both armpit as if there is a lump ..kindly suggest what should i do ??

Asked for Male, 37 Years 286 Views v

Dr. Shruti Dahiya Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Delhi

Get an ultrasound breast done. ... 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.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 208 Views v

Dr. Amudha Arumugam Gynecologist | Chennai

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?

Asked for Female, 18 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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Asked for Female, 18 Years 182 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 189 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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

Asked for Female, 30 Years 369 Views v

Dr. Saurabh Tiwari General Physician | Lucknow

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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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Dr. Neha Vashisth Obstetrician | Jaipur

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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.

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

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?

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.

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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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

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

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

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.

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?

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

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.

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

I am obese 94kgs and height 5 ft . Mother of 2 year old kid . I have swelling under my left armpit . Which is soft and fatty to touch . I noticed it while wearing sleeve less dress . But It doesn't bother me . Is it cause of concern? What's that? Please kindly reply

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 ..

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

Can a gum boil cause fever or other systemic symptoms?

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

I am having pain in one place in both armpit as if there is a lump ..kindly suggest what should i do ??

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.

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?

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.

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

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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