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I have a small red lump got worse on groin area after using imiquimod 5% cream, what to do?

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Irritation: it could be irritation from the cream or it might be a start of an infection like an abscess or folliculitis, may need to be checked if it hurts or gets bigger

Answered 5/13/2014

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A member asked:

I have a small red lump got worse on groin area after using imiquimod 5% cream, what to do?

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