Our bodies can be affected by certain internal and external changes. These reactions can cause the growth of lumps, which can occur anywhere on the body and some of the common areas you might spot ...

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Armpit pain can appear with symptoms like tenderness, swelling, and redness. Causes include injuries, infections, or swollen lymph nodes; ...

Hidradenitis suppurative occurs in areas with hair follicles where skin rubs together, so the armpits are frequently affected. Hidradenitis suppurative (HS) is a chronic condition that causes painful ...

The armpit is a complex junction where muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and lymph nodes meet. Because it is such a busy area of the body, experiencing pain there is surprisingly common. For some, it is ...

The symptoms: The woman visited the hospital because she had swelling in both armpits. The lumps were irregularly shaped and skin-colored, and measured 2.2 by 1.7 inches (5.5 by 4.2 centimeters) in ...