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I have a big painful bump on my inner thigh bikini area, it's like hard ish at the bottom but then at the top it's red and squishy. i shave every week?

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Folliculitis: if the bump is in an area where you shave, it is most likely an infected hair follicle, folliculitis. Try using a hot compress on the area to reduce the inflammation and it will go away with time. Taking Advil (ibuprofen) would help pain. Avoid shaving. consider getting tested for STDs.

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Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

I have a big painful bump on my inner thigh bikini area, it's like hard ish at the bottom but then at the top it's red and squishy. i shave every week?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Dr Ali agreed

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