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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 Goldenberg
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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