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A member asked:
Hard boil like bump between butt cheeks near anus. it's a bit sore had a small white head but nothing came out and the lump is huge. appeared in a day. what is it?
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Pilonidal abscess: From your description, it sounds like it could be a pilonidal abscess that is forming. You should have it checked out, as it may need to be drained.
Answered 2/28/2019
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Agree with Dr. L: You appear to have a pilonidal cyst/abscess. You may visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pilonidal-cyst/symptoms-causes/syc-20376329
Answered 3/1/2019
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