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A 19-year-old male asked:

I have a soft lump on my knee on my skin it's red and when i touch it yellow puss looking stuff comes out what do i do just saw it kind of hurts?

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Dr. Michael Hulse
Dr. Michael Hulseanswered
Gynecology 29 years experience
See your doctor.: This sounds like it could be a skin infection. A skin infection can often be caused by MRSA or methicillin-resistant staph aureus. This can be dangerous. See your doctor to determine what treatment is appropriate for you.
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Dr. Donald Shenenberger
Dr. Donald Shenenbergeranswered
Dermatology 27 years experience
Ingrown hair?: It is possible that this is an ingrown hair that may have become infected based on your description. Seeing a dermatologist should help you come to a solution. It may require a minor procedure to remove it.
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