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A member asked:
Can lump from sweat gland or hair follicle be painless and infected?
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Yes: Although most are painful, some are not.
Answered 8/28/2012
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Yes when small: The white-heads acne are typical examples of an infected sweat gland/hair follicle, which is often painless when tiny/small. When coalescedd involving few together or enlarged is called a furuncle(picture here), and even larger (two or more furuncles) is a carbuncle which are commonly known as boils which can be quite painful and needs treatment. If you have trouble, consult doc. Good luck.
Answered 12/9/2013
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