Clogged Gland Armpit File

Disclaimer: I am an AI, not a doctor. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. If you are worried about a lump, please see a medical professional for a physical exam.

You’re going about your day, you put on your deodorant, and suddenly you feel it: a tender, pea-sized bump under your arm. Maybe it’s sore when you lower your arm, or perhaps it looks slightly red. clogged gland armpit

Before you panic thinking it’s something serious, take a breath. You are likely dealing with a very common, albeit annoying, issue: Disclaimer: I am an AI, not a doctor

Let your armpit breathe. Friction from polyester or tight sleeves keeps the gland inflamed. You’re going about your day, you put on

This is the #1 cure. Soak a washcloth in hot (not scalding) water and hold it against your armpit for 10 minutes, three times a day. The heat helps liquefy the thick secretions and encourages the gland to drain naturally.