Painful underarm bumps may be caused by enlarged lymph nodes, folliculitis and sebaceous cysts.
1. Enlarged lymph nodes: most often seen in the body with serious infections, inflammatory factors invade the local lymph nodes can appear lymph node enlargement, pain. The enlarged lymph nodes are usually soft in texture, with pressure and pain, and smooth in surface, etc. If the enlarged lymph nodes occur in the armpits, it is likely to lead to pain in the armpits.
2. Folliculitis: mostly due to the inflammatory reaction of hair follicles caused by infected bacteria, often manifested as red papules centered on hair follicles, accompanied by pain.
3. Sebaceous cysts: formed when the sebaceous gland ducts are blocked and the contents of the glands accumulate. The patient’s skin will often appear round swelling, secondary infection may have redness, swelling, pain and other manifestations. If the cyst occurs in the armpit, it is likely to cause painful underarm bumps.
If the patient’s axillary pain, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to identify the cause of the disease and then targeted treatment.