Hydradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition that causes small painful lumps under the skin. It often develops in the armpits, groin, buttocks, and breasts. The cause is an infection and inflammation of sweat glands. They are managed by taking medications and corticosteroid injections.
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I have pus oozing lesion in my underarm. What can it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 41-year-old female. I am obese. My weight is 196.21 Ibs and my height is 5 feet 7 inches. Currently, I am taking Thyronorm 75 mcg and Storfib 145. Previously, I used to get lymph node enlargement in my underarms and groin areas, but they never become lesions. I have been having a p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might be suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa, skin disease that causes abscess and scarring which commonly affects sweat glands. Are both underarms affected? Please send good quality photographs for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment. Read Full »