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My friend had a lump that's swollen on the pelvic area. thought it was an in grown hair. now its hard and bigger. what could it be?

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Dr. Timothy Goggins answered

Need to be seen: It sounds like an infected follicle. It really needs to be evaluated because there are many factors that determine what it might be.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/6/2013

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A member asked:

My friend had a lump that's swollen on the pelvic area. thought it was an in grown hair. now its hard and bigger. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Goggins answered

Dr Ali agreed

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