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I have one red bump on my inner thigh that hurts when i touch it. is it some kind of bite or ingrown hair? no pus or head to it. what is it or to do?

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Dr. Coyle Connolly answered

Bump : An inflamed cyst from bacteria in the hair follicle may not show a "pus head" but rather show redness, tenderness, due to inflammation or infection deep in the skin . See a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 7/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have one red bump on my inner thigh that hurts when i touch it. is it some kind of bite or ingrown hair? no pus or head to it. what is it or to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Coyle Connolly answered

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