Itchy armpits are a common nuisance. Dermatologists explain the potential causes of underarm itching and when to see a doctor ...

Finding a bump under your armpit can be uncomfortable and disturbing. But you don’t need to panic as most armpit bumps are harmless and easily treatable. These bumps can appear for various reasons, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are few worse feelings than an itch you can’t scratch—especially when it’s unexplained and in an ...

The daily use of deodorants, while essential for many, can sometimes lead to unexpected skin complications. Medical professionals increasingly report cases of armpit boils linked to specific deodorant ...

Many over-the-counter creams work best for some armpit rashes. Contact dermatitis on your armpits is caused by exposure to skin irritants or allergens. Shaving can cause folliculitis, which looks like ...

That tender, angry bump in your armpit started as a tiny annoyance. Now it’s a throbbing, painful mess that makes putting on deodorant feel like torture. If you’ve dealt with armpit boils, you know ...

People with underarm hidradenitis suppurativa often develop armpit abscesses, painful lumps under the skin that are filled with pus. Usually caused by a bacterial infection, they can appear red and ...

The armpit is a complex junction where muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and lymph nodes meet. Because it is such a busy area of the body, experiencing pain there is surprisingly common. For some, it is ...