Breast milk causes pimples under the armpits

During the breastfeeding stage, any changes in the body are worthy of attention, especially some mothers often find some pimple-like things under their armpits. It depends on whether this kind of thing grows on the outside or inside. If it is on the outside, you can consider some skin hair follicle problems. It is not ruled out that it may be related to the tissue, which requires specific examination and treatment.

1 What causes pimples under the armpits?

1. Folliculitis. Pimples under the armpits are generally caused by folliculitis, a common bacterial infectious skin disease. It is mainly caused by the invasion of Staphylococcus aureus, which leads to inflammation of hair follicles. It often occurs in adults with weaker body resistance. After the disease occurs, papules will appear on the skin, accompanied by itching. It should be treated in time to avoid delaying work and life.

2. Sebaceous cysts Pimples under the armpits may be sebaceous cysts, also known as cysts, which are caused by local blockage of hair follicles. The main symptom is that small black depressions can be found on the surface, which is generally painless. When inflamed, there may be redness, swelling and pain. After confirmation, surgical removal is recommended.

3. Lipoma Pimples under the armpits may also be lipomas, which are benign tumors formed by the proliferation of mature adipose tissue. They often occur under the skin and are round, cystic, and have a capsule on the outside. Generally, lipomas with a diameter of less than 1 cm do not require treatment, while those larger than 1 cm require surgical removal.

4. Swollen lymph nodes Swollen lymph nodes may also cause pimples in the armpits. Swollen lymph nodes in the armpits are caused by bacterial infection or infiltration of tumor cells, and can be found by touching the armpit area. Lymph node enlargement can be benign or malignant, so it is important to take it seriously and go to general surgery or thoracic surgery for examination and confirmation as soon as possible.

5. Breast disease: Pimples under the armpits may also be breast disease, such as accessory breast, breast hyperplasia, breast fibroids, breast cancer, etc. This situation often occurs in women, so you should go to the obstetrics and gynecology department for examination and treatment as soon as possible.