Clogged Gland Armpit

If the bump is small, red, and sore (but not a giant, golf-ball sized lump), try these steps for 48 hours:

The armpit is a complex area filled with sweat glands (apocrine and eccrine), hair follicles, and lymph nodes. When one of these becomes "clogged," it usually presents in one of three ways: Swollen glands - NHS clogged gland armpit

Cysts often feel like small, hard marbles under the skin, while boils may feel softer and "squishy." Home Remedies and Management If the bump is small, red, and sore

Listen to your body. If the bump feels "wrong" or isn't going away, put your mind at ease and book an appointment with your dermatologist. This is the #1 cure

This is the #1 cure. Soak a washcloth in hot (not scalding) water and hold it against your armpit for 10 minutes, three times a day. The heat helps liquefy the thick secretions and encourages the gland to drain naturally.