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Under right side of chin i feel a bump, maybe quarter sized, that hurts when touched only. should i wait few days to see if it goes away?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Infection: It sounds like a local infection, abscess. Infected hair follicle? It is pretty large though, may need to be opened to drain. Does it have a "head" on it? If fever absolutely see a doctor.

Dr Degidio agreed

Answered 4/6/2015

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A member asked:

Under right side of chin i feel a bump, maybe quarter sized, that hurts when touched only. should i wait few days to see if it goes away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Degidio agreed

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