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Armpit lumps

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XoMonkey
XoMonkey

Hi all, I'm 17 y/o female. 2 weeks ago I had a random armpit lump (dx as abscess) which I was antibiotics for. It's now almost gone. However, now I have a lump the same size on my other armpit. Someone in my family suggests HS. Does anyone know why I've got 2 lumps within 2 weeks?

Thanks

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  • Varydox
    Varydox XoMonkey

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    Ask your doctor if there's any way to see a dermatologist! Many doctors try to write them off as being a staph infection when they aren't, but a dermatologist can do a check for HS. Since it is 2 lumps, it is hard to say for sure, but if you get diagnosed earlier, you can find SOME relief faster.

    • XoMonkey
      XoMonkey Varydox

      Posted

      Yeah, going to call them tomorrow. Mine got better with antibiotics so not sure what's going on. Hopefully they'll do something as I've had it twice.  Thanks for your reply.

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