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Hard "pimple" like bump where underwear meets skin, near groin. hurts to press but otherwise unnoticed. what is it ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Abscess?: If there is pus in it this is a staph infection and needs urgent medical attention.

Dr Goebel agreed

Answered 4/16/2015

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