I have a lump under the armpit, it has been there for a week after shaving my armpits 4 days before, it seems soft and can move, if i press it hurts a bit. I applied hydrocortisone but theres no improvement. What do you think it is? How can it be cured?
Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From the history of the lump following shaving of the armpits, it seems that you have got a fur uncle (infection in the hair follicle) on the maxilla. If I were your doctor, I would examine it clinically, and if suspected to be due to infection, would prescribe a course of broad spectrum antibiotics along with a probiotic and an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  This should be sufficient to resolve the lesion. In case it did not respond, and increased in size, I would refer you to a general surgeon for a re assessment of the lesion. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.