I had a lump under my arm which was a little sore, i went to the doctore whom gave me some antibiotics, I then developed thrush, so had to buy canestan combi, which isnt cheap, I now have another lump under my other arm, similar to the last one. I am currently exercising very hard and wondered if this could have something to do with it. Can I just leave it? I am reluctant to go back to the doctor, even with the antibiotics it didnt go away until after the course was completed. It is not a hygeine issue as i shower twice a day. Could you offer any advice
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. It looks like a bacterial infection (carbuncle / fur uncle) hair follicle infection.2. Not always a course of antibiotics will help in case of infective lumps / collection / abscess.3. In this case the treatment of choice will be - small incision and Chat Doctor.  After that a course of antibiotics.4. The remedies in this case is avoided shaving underarm and deodorants - as all these cause irritant and delay healing effect. You can use trim until complete heal.5. You can change your doctor if you are not happy, but sometimes just antibiotic treatment will not help, procedure is needed.6. Furthermore, you can not leave it, complications can be there. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.