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melbgirl74
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5 months ago

My armpits feel like they are coated with ADHESIVE!

Hello, I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal two weeks ago . The last few days the most annoying side effect, my armpits feel quite sticky. I have regularly cleaned, tried using and not using deo...
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shellak
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5 months ago

I too have felt that stickiness, and irritation when my armpit is in contact with my side. I have found that wearing a close fitting shirt, with close fitting sleeves, keeps my pits padded or protected, and reduces skin irritation and me noticing the stickiness so much