I am getting lumps in both armpits. Are these lumps serious?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 22 year old female. I am getting lumps in my armpits and they are painful. I sweat a lot. I have dark underarms and it is itching too. Are these lumps something serious? Should I consult a doctor?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query in detail and viewed the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient's identity) and do understand your concern.

These could be enlarged lymph nodes, possibly due to an underlying infection in the body. Another possibility is a secondarily infected fungal infection.

A course of oral antibiotics is recommended for one week. You can take Co-Amoxiclav (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg three times a day for five days.

In addition, the tablet Serratiopeptidase can help manage pain and inflammation.

Apply a topical antibiotic like Fusidic acid to the affected area twice daily for one week. After a week, the condition will be reassessed, and further treatment will be determined accordingly.

Hope it helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

For mild acne, you just start with Benzoyl peroxide cream applied at night time or Clindamycin during the day. If it does not improve then oral antibiotics like Azithromycin or Doxycycline can get started with consent of your doctor. A sebum regulating face wash, usually containing Salicylic acid will be helpful. A non-comedogenic sunscreen should be used regularly during the day. For the scar marks, you may apply Kojic acid or Azelaic acid cream at night time.

Hope it helps.

Thank you.