ok so two days ago my armit started hurting and when i looked i noticed a small mosquito looking bite there. whenever i touch the tip of it it HURTS really bad. now it's gotten a little bigger and i have no clue what it is. i shower regularly also...
2006-10-29 08:26:09 · 7 answers · asked by black_pixie 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It's most probably a boil. It's caused by staph bacteria that gets under the skin. No one really knows why they form, but its not because you're dirty. They usually form a head in a couple of days and drain out. Yes, it's going to hurt. But they're usually not serious. If a head doesn't form in a couple of days and it gets really swollen, go to the doctor. They will cut it out. trust me, that is sweet relief. You can yahoo a Boil. It will better explain it. It will also lead you to websites that have products that will help your boil heal faster.
2006-10-29 08:36:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to a doctor here, you can get a boil from using a rusty razor. Only boil I've ever seen looked like a purple zit without a head. If it's an ingrown hair, you can usually see the hair under the skin.
2006-10-29 16:40:22 · answer #2 · answered by LOVE2LD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be an infected pore. Because of deodorants, pores under the arms can become clogged easily. Soak a rag with warm water and hold it on the area. It will loosen the obstruction and gently try to squeeze the bump.If it doesn't go, try again later.
2006-10-29 16:30:21 · answer #3 · answered by lumberman57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably an ingrown hair, but if it doesn't go away soon, or spreds, or changes size or shape, you should go have it looked at. Might be anything from an allergic reaction to bubonic plague.
2006-10-29 16:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by Gallifrey's Gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably an ingrown hair from shaving, or even a pimple. It will probably come to a head and pop, then go away.
2006-10-29 16:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an ingrown hair. You should have it looked at by a Dr. to be sure.
2006-10-29 16:29:55 · answer #6 · answered by Andi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it could be an allergic reaction to something ?
did you use a new product for hair/skin within the past few days ?
2006-10-29 16:32:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋