Armpit Lumps Causes, Treatments & More
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8. Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Armpit Lumps
Medications may be useful in addressing symptoms of this disorder. Antibiotic creams, such as clindamycin and gentamicin, may prevent and treat the formation of secondary infections where lumps open to the skin. Injectable antibiotics may be used for stubborn infections, and pain medication may be recommended to relieve discomfort.
Surgical uncovering of the tunnels may be used to promote healing, and removal using electrosurgery may help in severe cases. If the affected area is large, skin grafts may be needed, and sores may reappear.5‘Hidradenitis suppurativa.’ Mayo Clinic. www. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hidradenitis-suppurativa/symptoms-causes/syc-20352306.
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