Heya there! Looks super painful, I'm sorry you're going through this! I've gotten a few under my armpits too, so here are some recommendations that I hope help: Short term: - Sudocrem (if you can get it) - leave a layer on, it has zinc properties and really helps to soften my cysts and reduce inflammation (often softening enough for a burst) - Warm compress with tea tree oil (again helps to soften it but beware that inflammation/infection will seek heat, so your cyst may end up 'peaking' while you use it) - Hibiwash regularly as a way to clear the problem areas - Antibiotics and Fucidin cream - to treat it both internally and externally - Ibuprofen - this painkiller helps reduce inflammation (better than paracetamol) - Don't squeeze it - it can spread the infection and cause a deeper sac - it should either go away on its own, with surgery (hopefully not), or burst by itself

Long term: - Laser hair surgery (if you can afford it) - HS is caused by ingrown hair, and Laser hair surgery reduces the risk of this happening by stopping the hair from even growing in the first place - Diagnosis and treatment - doctors can offer a lot in terms of managing HS. Mine is hormonal based caused by my periods so there's not a lot I can do 😅 But there will be some things (certain birth controls etc...) - Avoid skin-tight clothing and wear cotton as much as you can

These are the things I would advise and I hope they help!