| Symptom | Likely Cause | Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Infected Follicle / Pimple | Warm compress + Benzoyl Peroxide. | | Hard pea, not painful | Cyst | Leave it alone (don't squeeze). | | Dark spot / scar | Old Ingrown Hair | Exfoliate gently; use scar cream. | | Large, hot, fever | Abscess | See a doctor immediately. |
If the bump is red and feels like there is pus inside (like a pimple), you can try to bring it to the surface. clogged pore armpit lump