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A 24-year-old female asked:
Hi there, i have a tender lump in my groin area but slightly more on my vagina that my inner thigh. it almost looks bruised and red. smaller on above ?
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Dr. Brad Goldenberganswered
Neonatology 38 years experience
Examination: Your may have a blocked pore and a skin abcsess underneath, but if its close to the vagina, depending on actual area affected, one of your vaginal secretion glands may be affected. In any case, it would best to take yourself to youe Gynecologist and let them have a look
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A member asked:
I have a raised bump near my vagina (between inner thigh and vagina). When touched its tender and its bothersome.
Dr. Karen Butleranswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Ans: Sounds like an abscess. Apply heat to see if infection comes up otherwise see your doctor
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