"It’s a classic case," Dr. Aris said, examining the inflamed area under a bright light. "You have an obstructed apocrine duct. It’s essentially a retention cyst. Because it’s deep, it won't drain on its own, and trying to force it will only lead to infection."
Lasers vaporize the blocked glands and hair follicles without a scalpel. Best for moderate disease (Hurley Stage II). Requires 1-3 sessions. blocked sweat gland armpit treatment
For a single inflamed nodule, injecting a low-dose steroid (triamcinolone) directly into the lump reduces inflammation within 24-48 hours, often dissolving the blockage without drainage. "It’s a classic case," Dr
The permanent fix. This involves a minor surgery to cut out the cyst wall or the problematic duct entirely. This is usually reserved for recurring cases. It’s essentially a retention cyst
A surgeon numbs the armpit, uses a scalpel to remove the "roof" of the tunnel (the skin covering the blocked gland tract), leaving the floor intact. This converts a deep tunnel into a shallow, open wound that heals flat in 4-8 weeks. Recurrence rate: ~15%.