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What Causes A Lump In The Groin?

Hi I am 23 female 160 lbs 5'6. I am experiencing am bump medium to largein my groin.under the skin feels like a lump and visibleon the skin/hair is red bump that seems like it's flattened out. I've had this for about 3 weeks.it was larger.2 weeks ago and I put a warm wash cloth and it went down...but I have been doing that frequentlyandit hasn't changed since. What should I do..what could it be. Yes I am sexuallyactive...but not sinceI had this. I got it soon after shaving,haven't shaved since either.what is this I can't afford a doctors.
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

As it is associated with shaving, most probable reason is an abscess due to hair follicle inflammation. Such lump is filled with pus which needs to be drained completely, otherwise it will be recurring. The best way is a surgical incision. If you are unable to visit any doctor, you may try to drain it with needle and evacuate all the pus. After it, wash it regularly with water and soap.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Causes A Lump In The Groin?

Hello! Thank you for the query. As it is associated with shaving, most probable reason is an abscess due to hair follicle inflammation. Such lump is filled with pus which needs to be drained completely, otherwise it will be recurring. The best way is a surgical incision. If you are unable to visit any doctor, you may try to drain it with needle and evacuate all the pus. After it, wash it regularly with water and soap. Hope this will help. Regards.