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Lumps underneath skin on genitals start off small end up big. only hurt when irritated. small white head appears sometimes. what could this be?
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Infected glands: These may represent small cysts in the area. Alternatively, they can be infected glands such as in hidradenitis suppurativa. This should be evaluated by a physician because it responds well to oral and topical antibiotics.
Answered 5/25/2013
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