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Hello, I Have This New Skin Growth - Could It
Question: Hello, I have this new skin growth - could it be something serious? I just noticed it this morning. It's a bit different looking. About 4mm in size. Not itchy. barely raised (less than 1 mm)
I'm not in a location to access a GP at the moment, so this is why I ask this here. Thank you!
I'm not in a location to access a GP at the moment, so this is why I ask this here. Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Ingrown hair, folliculitis possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photo you attached and it looks like folliculitis. An ingrown hair may have been causing the bump and inflammation.
I don't think this is is serious or something to worry about.
I believe that shaving may have caused the ingrown hair.
You may apply antibacterial cream on it to fight infection.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Ingrown hair, folliculitis possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photo you attached and it looks like folliculitis. An ingrown hair may have been causing the bump and inflammation.
I don't think this is is serious or something to worry about.
I believe that shaving may have caused the ingrown hair.
You may apply antibacterial cream on it to fight infection.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
thank you for the response!
A question about it being an ingrown hair... I don't really have any significant hair growth in that area... maybe a 1 or two loose hairs. I never shave there though.
Does that change anything?
Thank you!
A question about it being an ingrown hair... I don't really have any significant hair growth in that area... maybe a 1 or two loose hairs. I never shave there though.
Does that change anything?
Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Another possibility is a lymph node.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking.
It looks like ingrown hair but physical examination can check it better.
Another possibility is that it can be an enlarged lymph node. In this case touching it can determine if it is the one or the other.
Another possibility is a lymph node.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking.
It looks like ingrown hair but physical examination can check it better.
Another possibility is that it can be an enlarged lymph node. In this case touching it can determine if it is the one or the other.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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