How Do You Deal With Underarm Bumps?
If you’ve ever experienced underarm bumps or an underarm rash, you’re not alone. This irritating symptom occurs quite frequently, particularly in females since they usually use a razor to remove underarm hair. These underarm bumps can be itchy and quite irritating. What causes this symptom and what can you do about it? One of the most common causes of underarm bumps or a rash is folliculitis which is an infection or irritation of the hair follicles. Although folliculitis can occur anywhere there’s a hair follicle, it’s particularly common in moist areas that are exposed to irritation from repeated shaving. Underarm folliculitis usually presents as underarm bumps or a rash which is red, itchy, and tender, in some cases. The bumps tend to cluster around hair follicles and in more severe cases can cause formation of pus filled blisters with significant tenderness. In many cases, folliculitis along with the underarm bumps will clear up on its own in less than a week if certain precautions
