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I have a boil like lump on my right groin.at first it was just a little lump that looked like an ingrown hair but now it has got bigger.what could it ?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Boil: Certainly could be a boil. That is common in that area. There are also some STD's that can give you symptoms like this but they are rare and generally more widespread. If it is a boil it should be painful red and warm. Will eventually come to a head and drain.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have a boil like lump on my right groin.at first it was just a little lump that looked like an ingrown hair but now it has got bigger.what could it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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