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Hello doctor! I had a big pimple on my upper arm near my armpit, at first it was small and painless, on the second day it started to hurt and got bigger and bigger until now 5 days. Acne is very painful, difficult to operate the hand like raising or relaxing normally. Doctor tell me what is biceps acne? Thank you doctor!
Lam Tieu Hue (1990)
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Hello! With the question of what disease is biceps acne and according to what you describe, you may have boils. This is an infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, you should see a dermatologist for early treatment, to avoid the infection spreading and causing complications. You can go to reputable dermatology clinics or hospitals under Vinmec Health System for a doctor to check and have specific treatment directions. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss more about your skin problems as well as your current condition. Thank you for trusting and sharing your concerns with Vinmec. Best regards!
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Thu Hang - Dermatologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
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