Is one of your armpit sore? Do you feel a lump? Most likely the painful armpit lump is a swelling of lymph node caused by allergies, cyst or infection. It can also be just harmless fat or tissue growth. You may also get a shaving bump under armpit.
Lymph nodes are located throughout the body and are an important part of the immune system of the body. Both men and women can get lymph node swelling. Most under armpit bumps are benign and can be cured with home remedies.
If you feel or see a bump which is not painful and doesn't go away then it can be an indication of breast cancer. Check it out with your doctor.
Following 7 home remedies for underarm lumps are pain relieving and effective to get rid of them and have no side effects to worry about.
1. Garlic
If the Garlic clove is too big then cut it into small pieces and consume it. Within 2-3 days your armpit lump should disappear.
2. Lemon
Lemon is not only rich in vitamin C but also possess anti-inflammatory capabilities. You can use the lemon juice in two different ways to treat your armpit lumps. One drink lemon juice 2-3 times daily and two, apply on the lump.
Extract juice from a lemon. Pour it in a glass full of water. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to it and stir well. Drink this juice 2-3 times daily.
Take a few drops of lemon juice in a teaspoon. Add equal number of water drops to dilute it. Apply directly on the armpit lump 2-3 times daily.
3. Onions
Apply onion juice on the armpit lump. Onion juice is anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Applying the juice directly on the lump may give you a minor sting but applying it 2-3 times daily for 3 days will help you to get rid of your armpit lump.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a multipurpose treatment for many skin infections such as acne, cyst and ingrown hair due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory capabilities. You can add eucalyptus oil to replace the smell of ACV with soothing smell of eucalyptus. Take a teaspoon of ACV, add 3-5 drops of eucalyptus oil. Dab the solution on the painful armpit lump with a cotton ball 2-3 times a day.
5. Green Tea Ice Cubes
Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and possesses anti-inflammatory capabilities. Brew green tea and fill it in your ice cube tray. Keep it in the refrigerator until the ice cubes are formed.
Dab green tea ice cube on the armpit bump. Keep it for 5 seconds, remove it and after 3 seconds again dab it on the lump.
Keep doing it for 10 minutes. The pain will disappear and the lump will gradually disappear in a couple of days of regular application of green tea ice cubes on the armpit lump 3-4 times a day.
6. Aloe Vera
Apply fresh Aloe Vera gel on the armpit lump 2-3 times daily.
7. Coconut Oil
Gently massage the armpit lump with coconut oil before going to bed. once again massage the lump in the morning and take a warm bath. Within 2-3 days your armpit lump should go away.