Swollen lymph nodes under the arm??

Question

I have swollen lymph nodes under my arms. I have been getting it on and off for the last couple of years. I get it at least once a month and it occurs usually under the left arm. It will start off as a hard lump and sometimes i wont be able to see any swelling on the skin but can feel the lump under the skin. It will then gradually become swollen and end up looking like a boil, which will eventually pop and the pus and blood will come out. It lasts for about a couple of weeks. It is also very painful and I can sometimes feel the lump growing(cant really explain in words what it feels like but that is as close as i can get). I have been to see the doctors a couple of times last year before eventually giving up going to them. They always give me this antibiotics and it makes it go away BUT then it will be back the following month.

I don't know what to do anymore. I want to get rid of it permanently?

Any Ideas???

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Those are not lymph nodes! It is very likely to be a Sebaceous cyst, that is never treated right and the core stays in, that's what makes it come back over and over again. Sebaceous cysts come from clogged sweat glands. Go see a dermatologist!

Answer 2

When the docs prescribe the antibiotics, do you take them until they are all gone or until the lump is gone?  Do you shave under your arms?  Do they keep coming from ingrown hairs from shaving?

Answer 3

If you are overweight and sweat somewhat it produces an ideal place for bacteria to fester. Make sure you take as many showers as you can, keep the area dry and hair free and dont wear clothing more than once.

Answer 4

Did the doctors culture it for MRSA? Sounds like it could possibly be that. You will have to go back to the doctor and tell them the story and let them culture it. It will go away with the correct antibiotic- maybe you got the wrong one last time. In the meantime you need to wash you hands thoroughly after coming in contact with the wound. Immediately after. You don't want to spread it to other areas of your body or family members.