I'm dealing with these painful swollen lumps under my armpit skin and I've already talked to a skin specialist about it. She told me I should see a surgeon next. I'm not sure which kind of surgeon I should go to. Can you help me figure out which type of doctor I should consult?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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general surgeon is enough

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