Gauges can take anywhere from four days to two weeks to heal. It is best to wait about one week until you change or go up a size in gauges, so that they can continue to heal p â¦ roperly and avoid infections.
Armpit lumps, or enlargements of one or both of the lymph nodes under the arm, can be cancerous, but may also be an indication of a viral infection such as shingles or chickenpox, a skin irritation stemming from shaving, an allergic reaction to deodorant or other products, or a cyst or boil.
The symptoms of armpit lumps vary depending on the type of lump you have: 1  Swollen/enlarged lymph nodes: The lump is located under the skin and is usually tender to the touch. 2  Cysts: The lump may cause the skin to be yellowish in color. 3  Abscesses: The lump may be large and painful.  Lipomas: Lipomas develop under the skin.