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Q: Acne Under Armpits??

asked by: ScaredBaka on August 21st, 2004

Experienced User

I noticed this a while back; upon examining the moles I described in a previous post here, I came to realize that my pores seemed very solidified under my armpits. And with a little pressure, sure enough, pus shot out of many of them. I ran my finger over the area and I could feel how my pores were plugged.

This is under both arms, but is worse under the right one. Has anyone else ever experienced this before?

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Scaredbaka - wonders if nose strips would work on her armpits

Replies(10)

June4life

replied on August 21st, 2004

Experienced User

Never heard of that before..... Dude thats gross.....

PatsGurl_Forever

replied on August 21st, 2004

New User

Are You Sure It Was Acne?!

I've never heard of getting acne in the armpits. I've hear of getting boils there (that's what I got...Some are very small & look just like acne....Pop just like acne, etc., but there boils:x ). I guess there is a possibility of getting acne in the armpits...I'd say from poor hygine/overactive sweat gland(s)!

Keep an eye on them:shock:!

Holly

Venugopal

replied on August 24th, 2004

Experienced User

Re: Acne Under Armpits.

Any hair follicle could get plugged and a secondary infection could take place leading to folliculitis or a small abscess like what you are experiencing in the arm pits.
Homeopathic medicine has good remedies like merc, hepar, sulph, calc carb, thuja, syphi, etc. To see that the eruptions heal and also see that secondary infection does not occur.
Dr.Venugopal gouri.

Dan1234

replied on September 6th, 2004

New User

I've had something like that before... But only a few of the 'zits'. I think it might have had something to do with a new anti-persperant I used.

snowangel451

replied on September 6th, 2004

New User

When you shave under your armpits and then use an anti-persperant deodarant that can happen. I wouldnt worry about it too much

ScaredBaka

replied on September 7th, 2004

Experienced User

snowangel451 wrote:

when you shave under your armpits and then use an anti-persperant deodarant that can happen.

i never put on deodorant right after I shave because it burns too badly, and then itches badly. And i've also read that using an anti-perspirant directly after shaving has been linked to breast cancer.

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Maybe it's just from me sweating after shaving...I don't know.

drvenugopal wrote:

any hair follicle could get plugged and a secondary infection could take place leading to folliculitis or a small abscess like what you are experiencing in the arm pits.

i have heard of folliculitis before, but I always thought it had something to do with hair on one's head or pubic hair. I'll have to check it out sometime.

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Thanks for you help, guys. I really appreciate it.

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Scaredbaka

Kia

replied on October 6th, 2004

Moderator

Blocked sebaceous glands, natural oils produce by the body getting stuck in the pores.

marylou11

replied on July 14th, 2009

New User

I also am having your same problem under my right arm to! Im not sure what the cause is ive been trying to research it. I just want them to go away!

Sunshine8888

replied on July 16th, 2009

New User

just apply hydrogen peroxide daily w/ cotton swabs and the acne will surely clear up. works great for the odor too Wink

trollydolly

replied on September 29th, 2009

New User

It is likely perspiration which causes clogged sebaceous glands leading to acne. If they appear to be larger and tender, they could be skin abscess which is caused by the infection of the hair follicles.

Poor hygiene could explain such. Try exfoliating the area with a mild soap (with benzoyl peroxide or salycilic acid), especially after perspiring.

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