What is the cause of the lump under the armpit?

A lump may appear under the armpit inadvertently. You may not feel anything at first, but it will be painful after a long time. What is going on? Many young mothers will experience this situation, which is generally what we call accessory breast. Armpit pimples may also be caused by inflammation of the hair follicles under the armpits. At this time, we need to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up. Do not take medication on your own to avoid aggravating the condition.

Lumps and bumps under the armpits may also be caused by improper skin cleaning or frequent scratching, which can lead to a decrease in the skin's immunity and cause the invasion of bacteria. Women who have just given birth should also pay special attention, as this is when the body is most vulnerable and various pathogens can easily invade.

Experts say that pimples under the armpits are more common in accessory breasts, some are accompanied by pain, and the symptoms change with the menstrual cycle. Generally speaking, accessory breast has the following symptoms:

1. Periodic pain and distension in the axillary area: Most patients experience increased pain upon touching the axilla, but the pain is not obvious at other times.

2. Local lumps vary in size: most are flat, soft to the touch, and have a stringy feel.

3. Most patients have small nipples and nipple discharge: Some patients have small nipples in the armpits or chest, with or without accessory breast development. If you don't pay attention, it is often mistaken for a mole. Accessory nipple discharge is seen in very few patients.

Experts specially remind: Accessory breast is also affected by endocrine like normal breast, and can develop the same diseases as normal breast, such as accessory mastitis, lobular hyperplasia, milk cyst and benign and malignant tumors. Because the site of occurrence is hidden, it is often misdiagnosed and treated incorrectly clinically, so it should be taken seriously. Accessory breasts often occur on the upper and outer parts of the normal breast, such as the armpit and anterior axilla, and rarely occur on the lower part of the normal breast, such as the abdominal wall, groin, and vulva. It is rare for it to occur on the face, cheeks, ears, neck, back, arms, and outer thighs, so it is also called ectopic breast.

The above experts introduced the reasons for lumps in the armpits. I believe everyone has a correct understanding of it. We should also pay attention to hygiene in daily life, eat less spicy and other irritating foods, and develop good living habits. If you find any abnormality in your body, you should seek medical attention promptly to avoid missing the best time for treatment.