Underarms ? - Lymphomas Message Board

whathappened · 03-13-2005, 07:44 PM

Nearly two months ago I used a deodorant that irritated my underarms. I quit using it but its still bothering me. I was afraid it was a lymph node problem so I went to the Dr. He said it wasnt a lymph node problem but found no reason for the pain. The pain is not bad but its there. I have thought maybe it was stress because im a worrier and figured it could have something to do with lymphomas. Anyone ever experience this?

Marimac · 03-13-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by whathappened

Nearly two months ago I used a deodorant that irritated my underarms. I quit using it but its still bothering me. I was afraid it was a lymph node problem so I went to the Dr. He said it wasnt a lymph node problem but found no reason for the pain. The pain is not bad but its there. I have thought maybe it was stress because im a worrier and figured it could have something to do with lymphomas. Anyone ever experience this?

There are sweat glands under the arms as well has hair folicles that can become irritated by getting caught in the seams of clothing. Contact dermatitis can be caused by using fabric softners or by soaps getting built up residue around the seams of a garment, mixing with perspiration and setting up housing keeping for bacteria. wear soft cotton protectors between your underarms and your garments for a while and see if that helps any.

whathappened · 03-16-2005, 06:22 AM

Thanks Marimac
This has really had me worried. I'd try anything at this point.