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I have a pea sized bump under my skin in pubic hair area and its stings a little with a little discomfort is this cause by a ingrown hair?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Tomeo answered

Probable cyst: Yes an ingrown hair or follicular cyst can be inflamed and cause discomfort

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 12/9/2015

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Dr. Zafar Khan answered

Yes: These bumps in hairy areas are generaly due to ingrowing hair. If it is persistent it may be a sebaceous cyst-a harmless condition.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 7/7/2017

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A member asked:

I have a pea sized bump under my skin in pubic hair area and its stings a little with a little discomfort is this cause by a ingrown hair?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Tomeo answered

Dr Miller agreed

Dr. Zafar Khan answered

Dr Miller agreed

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