hello, my son is 16 years old. His upper left teeth have been hurting and he is schedule to go to dentist for cleaning and check his wisdom teeth. yesterday he found a small pea size lump in his left armpit and is saying that it is very painful and hurts. i gave him Ibuprofin and that seemed to help for a short period of time. I am concerned...any idea?
Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. Based from your description, it could be hi Chat Doctor.  These lesions usually occur on the underarm, especially after shaving or plucking and/or usage of deodorants with strong chemical contents. Hair follicles get infected. Inflammation and subsequent abscess formation occur. Medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and surgical (excision or incision and