A member asked:

There is a red bump about half the size of a pea on my leg about two inches from my bikini line. there is no head on it right now. what could it be?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See a dermatologist: Probably a small furuncle - irritated hair follicle- due to shaving or other hair removal.

Answered 6/15/2015

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Dr. Carisa Hines answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

Red bumps: If you shave your bikini area, this could be folliculitis. The skin could be irritated and infected due to using the same razor repeatedly.

Answered 11/9/2014

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