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Hard Lump Ingrown Hair
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What are ingrown hair lump and cancer lump?
Do not be misled!: Any lump which is growing can be cancerous...So it needs to be checked by a doctor unless you are sure what you are dealing with. There is nothing clear cut about a ingrown hair lump...I do not know what it is, so, if you have a lump, either it is benign or cancerous. Benign lumps are temporary( a few exceptions) and they do not grow steadily. They are often due to infections(painful) or a lipoma. ...Read more
Ingrown Hair (Definition)
A condition in which a person has hairs that have curled around and grown back into the skin instead of ...Read more
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Large hard lump under chin nopain zit like dont pop tender skin underneath?
See your doctor.: This could be an enlarged lymph node or a cyst. Your doctor should be able to tell you and recommend the proper treatment (or observation). ...Read more
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Ingrown hair within shaving bump's on my face?
This is common: Sometime this can also lead to a foliculitis called foliculitis barbae. ...Read more
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Pea sized lump under skin in crease between right testicle & leg.Thought ingrown hair so pulled hairs on it,some pus came out maybe from hair not sure?
Furuncle: this may be a hair follicle that became infected. could also be an infected sebaceous cyst. See your doctor to drain. May require an antibiotic ...Read more
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Large hard lump under skin of penis hurts?
See a doctor: This is the kind of thing that requires an examination. You should see a doctor. ...Read more
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Red itchy hard painful bump on calf. Possibly ingrown hair. Pulled tiny sharp hair out, hurt worse. Applied bag balm. Bump smaller now, but I limp. ?
Doctor can check: A bump from an ingrown hair on the lower leg should not cause an amount of pain that would make a person limp. There could be something more serious there, and one's primary care doctor can examine the area to see what is going on. One possibility is a skin cyst (epidermal inclusion cyst) that has gotten inflamed or infected... those usually need to be opened or removed. ...Read more
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Hard pimples in pubic area?
Maybe folliculitis: Pubic hair follicles can get infected easily causing a bumpy slightly painful eruption. Many other possibilities exist. Usually dermatological conditions need to be seen by a doctor to make sense of them. Please consult your doctor for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Photo is of a typical follicular lesion. ...Read more
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Small painful bump on abdomen, is this an ingrown hair?
Could: Be a lymph node, or indirect hernia to ingrown hair. ...Read more
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Have a hard umoveable pea sized nodule under skin an inch above jawline near the ear. What could it be? It's painless.
Sounds concerning: Agree that it needs to be evaluated and possibly biopsied by your doctor or specialist.A description of unmovable is concerning for malignancy. Good luck ...Read more
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Tiny red bump on breast. Feels like ab ingrown pimple.
Exam: must be examined, evaluated, diagnosed and treated by your physician. ...Read more
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Flesh colored/reddish, raised growth under pubic hair, near top of pubic bone. Started growing while pregnant. What is it? Mole? Wart? Skin tag?
Need more info: Hi Miya...you may need to have a biopsy to find out exactly what the growth may be. It could be a normal finding or something else. We cannot diagnose without a biopsy. ...Read more
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I have a large red pimple like bump in armpit,could it be infected ingrown hair?can I drain it?
Folliculitis: sound like infected follicle, if it becomes an abscess need to be drained, otherwise may need antibiotic, some times it may resolve on its own, just keep the area clean ...Read more
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There's been a semi hard & yet soft lump in my crotch area. It doesn't hurt, but sometimes I get ingrown hairs that turn out like this. Ingrown hair?
Ans: Yes this is indeed a possibility. If the area bothers you then you should see your doctor. Make sure you use good hygiene ...Read more
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Tender-to-touch, barely raised skin-color lump on forearm. If palpate deeper can feel pea size,kinda firm lump beneath skin.Just a cyst or see derm?
Go see your doctor: For any skin lesion or lump. Eat to see doctor ...Read more
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Tiny hard white bump in eyelash folicle?
Stye: Most common would be a plugged hair follicle, called a stye. ...Read more
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Could a skin cyst be from ingrown hair around my penis?
Maybe: More likely this is a sebaceous cyst. These are not infected but can be removed if unsightly. Get checked out to be sure. ...Read more
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How do I remove this ingrown hair on testicle sack painlessly?
Here are some...: Painless ingrown hair removal from scrotal wall is unlikely for a living body. But the question lies on if necessary. To figure something out correctly for good care, follow suggestion in articles listed in http://www.formefirst.com/onDealSickness.html. Thereby you gain insight on how to work well with doctor for good medical care. More? welcome to contact me... ...Read more
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Painless puss bump not easily popped on pubic area, strand of hairs trapped inside left dark scars of the site. now itchy white flakes around hair fol?
Hair Follicle: If not painful. best to leave it alone!! ...Read more
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Self-waxing pubic hair - is it hard to do?
No: Self waxing can be done. It just takes some discipline and you just need you need to be able to tolerate the discomfort of doing the procedure yourself. ...Read more
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After pulling a ingrown hair out, why is the hard lump still there? It's not painful at all to touch just feels like a soft/hard lump that's long?
Details matter: Where on your body? How large? How long? Every hair has an associated oil gland secreting sebum. An ingrown hair may have a blocked oil gland at it's root which may form a pocket (cyst) of sebum. There may also be residual swelling, inflammation which can subside over a week or 2. If you are concerned, a dermatologist can easily take care of it. ...Read more
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There's been a semi hard & yet soft lump in my crotch area. It doesn't hurt, but sometimes I get ingrown hairs that turn out like this. Ingrown hair?
Ans: Yes this is indeed a possibility. If the area bothers you then you should see your doctor. Make sure you use good hygiene ...Read more
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What would a small hard lump that moves with skin in groin area be? Close to bikini line...ingrown hair? Should I be concerned, score to the touch
Folliculitis: You are correct. Along the line of the bikini at the legs is a common area for follicular abscesses. Treatment with antibiotics, or excision for recurring abscesses is at times needed. DrG ...Read more
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I have a swollen lump about the size of a golf ball on the right side of pubic area and I am a man thought it may be an ingrown hair that festerd but now its big painful and very hard.
Hello. : Hello. Can't diagnose the cause of this mass. It could be a massively inflammed lymph node, possibly hydradenitis suprativa, an abcess, an infected cyst. If it is red, warm, has discharge, has swelling in the surrounding area has red streaks - or you have a fever - i would be seen at the er immediately. Due to it's size, regardless, it would be prudent to have it evaluated forthwith. ...Read more
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In my armpit I have a walnut sized knot, that is extremely painful, I believe it is an ingrown hair that is ingrown, it is a hard lump. ?
Axilla/infected/cyst: See a surgeon for drainage and PO antibiotics. Must R/O hidradenitis... ...Read more
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I have a hard pea size lump under the skin on the top of my vagina. It does not look like an ingrown hair and I cannot pop it. Any suggestions?
Try: warm compresses a few times a day for two to three days. If it still doesnt open up or is not painful at all, I would make a trip to your doctor to have it evaluated. ...Read more
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I have an elongated hard lump on my right mons pubis, near my bikini line. A few weeks ago, that was the site of an ingrown hair. Is it related?
Yes it most: likely is most likely is. You may have an infection there. It should be evaluated by a physician. ...Read more
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I have a hard slightly movable lump where my leg meets my groin, it's tender but doesn't feel like a ingrown hair. Should I worry? No other symtpoms.
Lump: You might have a lymph node in your groin area. if becomes painful or enlarges you should consult your doctor ...Read more
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I have a tiny hard round shaped lump above groin muscle underneath the skin. It has slight pain when i wear tight clothes. Not ingrown hair it's deep?
See your PCP: You've described it so well, and now it's time to see your primary care physician, or gynecologist to identify what it is, and discuss your options. S/he may need to ultrasound it if it's large. If it's smaller, they will have a differential diagnoses of what it is to determine if it's cystic or lymphatic by location. I would refrain from wearing tight clothes/jean, until you determine what it is. ...Read more
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Ingrown hair or pimple on my jawline 2 days ago it started the size of a dime and red,now it feels like 2 separate lumps clustered, hard purplish ?
Pimple: Without seeing the area it is difficult. However if the area is more tender, swollen, red/purple it may be infected (especially if you have been picking at it). It may be a small cyst which may need to be treated. Otherwise sometimes warm soaks will help the area drain. If it's getting worse I would have a physician check it out. ...Read more
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Small, not quite pea size hard lump underneath right armpit. Does not hurt, does not form visible bump, no color. Had over a year. Cyst, ingrown hair?
Probably a cyst: Cysts are small, firm bumps under the skin that are filled with keratin. When squeezed, some will produce the keratin which is white, cheesy and sometimes stinky. If it is not causing problems or growing, we tend to leave them alone, but it is important for your doctor to confirm the diagnosis. Sometimes, if it is not clearly a cyst, we can biopsy the spot to be sure. ...Read more
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Hard lump on top of head, not an ingrown hair or lymph nodes. Hurts like a bad bruise, had for 2+ yrs chronic migraines/motion sick, unsure if related?
Follow up needed : Hard lump on top of head could be a cyst, you need to have io looked at by a Physician. Specially if it is causing you pain. It is not related to the migraine headaches. ...Read more
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Really worried, in the past day I have noticed 2 lumps around my pubic area & they really hurt when I move or touch them.Not sure if ingrown hair? Thx
Could be: If it's an area you have shaved it's more likely. Take a nice hot bath, then pat dry the area and let it heal. If still worried please go see your doctor. ...Read more
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I have a lump under my skin in my panty line area. About 2 months ago it appeared and i thought ingrown hair. Treated it as such. Not hurting anymore.
Lymph node: Or cyst. If it is resolved than do not worry. ...Read more
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What are ingrown hair lump and cancer lump?
Do not be misled!: Any lump which is growing can be cancerous...So it needs to be checked by a doctor unless you are sure what you are dealing with. There is nothing clear cut about a ingrown hair lump...I do not know what it is, so, if you have a lump, either it is benign or cancerous. Benign lumps are temporary( a few exceptions) and they do not grow steadily. They are often due to infections(painful) or a lipoma. ...Read more
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I found a pea size lump that is very painful in my bikini line and it's not an ingrown hair i just found it today
No worry: A simple icing it daily without continous touching it will heal it. ...Read more
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After an infection from an ingrown hair that healed up I still have a little lump there it's been about two weeks how long until it goes down
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Abscess: May be reactive tissue which will eventually disappear or granuloma which can persist. If the infection was not totally cleared, this may be an abscess, which will eventually become evident without drainage. ...Read more
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