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I havea boil type thing that keeps reappearing on the same spot in my bikini line. first it's red then tender after which pus comes out.it won't heal?

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Cyst or infection: Probably either an epidermal cyst that has ruptured and become inflamed/infected, or a plugged oil gland that has become infected. These are common around the waistline, which is warm and damp and continually irritated by clothing. Your doctor or a dermatologist may need to drain it and prescribe an antibiotic.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I havea boil type thing that keeps reappearing on the same spot in my bikini line. first it's red then tender after which pus comes out.it won't heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

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