A member asked:

At the tip of my butt crack it has tough skin and a small oval lump like the shape of half almond. its painful on right side what is it?

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Poss pilonidal cyst: Hard to say exactly what this is but one possibility is a pilonidal cyst. These can become infected so best to see your doctor to confirm the diagnosis.

Answered 5/26/2014

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Cyst: Sounds like a cyst or abscss. You can try warm compresses, but usually these will need to be drained by a doctor.

Answered 11/26/2013

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