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drmonk
Nov 5, 2008, 01:37 PM
I have never had a problem with allergies to deoderants. Recently I have had painful lumps under my arms. I went to the emergency room once. The doctor removed something from under arm. I continue to get these lumps despite changing brands. I also used a salt based natural deoderant from a health food store. I continue to have the same results. I need odor protection like everyone else. I am running out of options. I am also unsure what to do when I get these lumps. Can you give me any advice? Thank you in advance.

David

spitvenom
Nov 5, 2008, 01:43 PM
Make sure you are using deodorant and not antiperspirant. Antiperspirant has aluminum in it and can clog your pours.

Also I had lumps in my armpit before and it was from getting scratched from my new kitten. I think (but I am probably wrong) because of the kitten scratching me my lymph nodes got infected He gave me some antibiotic and it knocked it out in a week.

Choux
Nov 6, 2008, 06:13 PM
Maybe bacteria is growing in your armpit, so why not try using isopropol alohol every morning and evening to clean the pits. Wear a clean white undershirt under your clothes.
Maybe you have a low grade infection... get some antibiotics for when you start your program of alcohol wash and clean undershirt if your physician agrees.

Don't wear deodorant for now. :)