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I have a red bump on my butt & i feel it getting bigger. it had a black tip at first but now it's white. sort of like a pus-filled pimple. what is thi?
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Furuncle: consider using a hot compress over the area to see if it will start draining on its own otherwise see your healthcare provider to have this taken care of
Answered 5/31/2015
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