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On the inner side of my thigh i have something that could possibly be a boil or abscess , it showed up out of know when i woke up this morning .
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Foliculitis : staph folliculitis in a groin or inner thigh area is common, and sometimes requires local incision and drainage. Please seek medical care to prevent further spread of infection, since MRSA is also possible
Answered 12/31/2016
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