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A member asked:

Painful lump on panty line. hot bath made it worse and painful then it was before. also grew. what is it?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: You might have an infection and it'll need to be treated.

Answered 2/18/2014

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