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Hello, i have a painful, hard, quarter sized lump on my upper thigh. its red around the actual lump and hasn't got any smaller.

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Dr. John Michel answered

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Abcess or pustule.: This may be a small abcess or pustule. The redness around the lump may also be a sign of infection. Could also be an infected hair follicle from shaving the legs. See your doc over this to make sure it is not serious.

Answered 3/1/2016

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A member asked:

Hello, i have a painful, hard, quarter sized lump on my upper thigh. its red around the actual lump and hasn't got any smaller.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michel answered

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