What is this lump in my armpit?!
Question: I have an oblong lump that occurred over the past week and a half in the crook of my right armpit. It's hard, under the skin, and about 2 inches long and maybe about pinky finger size in width. There's some redness on the skin where it sticks out a little but really no pain to speak of. I have no other symptoms and I've never had this kind of thing before. My research leads me to believe it's probably a local infection and I plan to see a doctor in the next day or so. Based on my description, does it sound like a cyst, infected lymph node or sweat gland, or some form of deposit? Thanks for any feedback.
Answers: I have an oblong lump that occurred over the past week and a half in the crook of my right armpit. It's hard, under the skin, and about 2 inches long and maybe about pinky finger size in width. There's some redness on the skin where it sticks out a little but really no pain to speak of. I have no other symptoms and I've never had this kind of thing before. My research leads me to believe it's probably a local infection and I plan to see a doctor in the next day or so. Based on my description, does it sound like a cyst, infected lymph node or sweat gland, or some form of deposit? Thanks for any feedback.
It sounds to me like a little skin cyst. If you pinch it and a little dimple shows up in the middle then it is in the skin. The skins layers go pretty deep. But it could also be a sweat or oil gland that's blocked. I had one in my armpit and the doc prescribed me an ointment that makes it go away but I didn't even take it. I just left it and it eventually faded away. It's always good to have it checked out though and if it really bothers you, u can have it cut out.
My girlfriend has that same problem. I can't even remember what it's called but the doctor says they are harmless. I'd still go to the doctor but I wouldn't worry too much as it sound like the same exact thing.
i had something similar and i went to the doctor and she said it was an infection and gave me some antibiotic's and told me to chuck away and replace my roll on deodorants and razor. go see a Dr to make sure.
I think I had the same thing and it was just a swollen lymph node and went a way in a week so it could be that.