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I have a lump on my pubic area and it's filled up with pus and blood it's painful to touch. i've popped many times and used detol to keep it clean ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sebaceous cyst?: This is probably a sebaceous cyst that is repeatedly getting infected. Or perhaps an ingrown hair with folliculitis leading to a recurrent abscess (carbuncle, boil). A minor surgical procedure to drain it probably will solve the problem. Stop popping it and see a doctor.

Answered 7/24/2015

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A member asked:

I have a lump on my pubic area and it's filled up with pus and blood it's painful to touch. i've popped many times and used detol to keep it clean ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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