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What Causes Tiny Bumps In Groin Area?

My sister has random goose pimple bumps in between her crotch area and leg. It is almost where the underwear hits. They are white bumps that get a little bigger when you stretch the skin. They are a little bit bigger than goosebumps. Have any ideas?
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Hi,

Tiny bumps in groin can be due to fordyce spots. Fordyce spots are nothing but enlarged sebaceous glands. They are benign, harmless and does not cause any symptoms such as pain or itching. Excess oil secretion or application can also cause pimple like lesion or fordyce spots. Stretching out the surrounding skin makes the spots more visible. But other conditions such as sexually transmitted infections should be ruled out by thorough screening.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Tiny Bumps In Groin Area?

Hi, Tiny bumps in groin can be due to fordyce spots. Fordyce spots are nothing but enlarged sebaceous glands. They are benign, harmless and does not cause any symptoms such as pain or itching. Excess oil secretion or application can also cause pimple like lesion or fordyce spots. Stretching out the surrounding skin makes the spots more visible. But other conditions such as sexually transmitted infections should be ruled out by thorough screening. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician