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What Does Purple Red Lump On The Outside Of Bikini Line Indicate?

I have a purple red lump on the outside of the bikini line just where my underwear hits. It is on the surface but you I can feel it underneath as well. It's been there for a few days and is very painful to touch. I'm scared. What could this possibly be?
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Even though it needs a physical examination to arrive at a diagnosis of a lump, from your history it seems that possibly you got a cellulitis (inflammed soft tissue) in the area along with the possibility of developing an abscess if not taken care of. Therefore, I would suggest you to please take an appointment with a general surgeon in your area, and get it clinically assessed by him for an appropriate treatment. Till that you could go for an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.




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What Does Purple Red Lump On The Outside Of Bikini Line Indicate?

Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Even though it needs a physical examination to arrive at a diagnosis of a lump, from your history it seems that possibly you got a cellulitis (inflammed soft tissue) in the area along with the possibility of developing an abscess if not taken care of. Therefore, I would suggest you to please take an appointment with a general surgeon in your area, and get it clinically assessed by him for an appropriate treatment. Till that you could go for an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.