A male asked:

i have a rather small pustule just beside my pubic area. it does not itch nor ache. i've never engaged in sexual intercourse. what could it be?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Internal Medicine 61 years experience

Ingrown hair: The most likely cause is a slightly infected ingrown hair. Apply warm applications and apply an antibacterial ointment like bacitracin. If there is spreading redness, increasing size or tenderness, have your physician evaluate it for diagnosis and treatment.

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