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I have a bum on my pubic area and i dont know if its an ingrown hair or if its an std. it appeared after a few days of me shaving it never went away. its been there for a long time now
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Not STD: Closed bumps in the genital area are rarely STD's. STD's are more commonly seen with open sores. It could be that the ingrown hair has become a small cyst in which case it will need to be incised and drained. Talk to your Dr for a full exam and treatment.
Answered 11/14/2020
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