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i have this bump above my vaginal area on my skin near my leg. its where i shave my bikini line but a little more inside. its sore and its kinda big.i squeezed it thinking maybe it could be a pimple....ive never had a pimple there so i thought it was odd and puss came out and it wasnt like pimple puss....i dont think... and im pretty sure not even the worst ingrown hairs could be pussy...could they? any ideas what it is??

bkdaniels · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 8:47 pm Post subject: Re:bump problem? ingrown hair?

Hey ???, how are you doing?

An ingrown hair often heals on its own. However, in the case of chronic ingrown hairs, treatment may include allow the hair to grow longer, depilatory (to remove the hair), and electrolysis (to remove the hair).

The symptoms of an ingrown hair may resemble other skin conditions. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.

An ingrown hair is a hair that curls and penetrates the skin with its tip, causing inflammation. Ingrown hairs are more common among people with very curly hair.

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Guest · Guest

I've had this problem before, too. It happened when I started working out and would sweat a lot, and it was right in the area where the elastic from my underwear was on my skin. Changing the type of underwear I wore completely resolved the problem. I used to wear silkier textured underwear. Now, it's only cotton undies for me! Apparently, the cotton allows the skin to "breathe" better.

Hope this helps!

smithn · HealthDigest Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 97

An infected sebaceous cyst. Sometimes these reabsorb and go away on their own. However, some increase in size and have to be incised and drained. Either way, this would take a bit longer to heal in this area since it isn't exposed to the air more so than other areas. Keep an eye on it and if it doesn't look like it is going away, see a doctor.

Guest · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:21 am Post subject: Re:bump problem? ingrown hair?

I have this same problem..(I think?). It just appeared out of nowhere a few days ago. I'm guessing there is puss inside as well. If I pop it will it go away? Forever? Or will it just grow back?

smithn · HealthDigest Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 97

If you are able to extract all of the pus out of it, then it may not come back. Otherwise, it might. I don't know the size of it so it's difficult to say.

If it's small, pop it, extract the pus and put some peroxide on it. Keep it covered with a bandaid. Keep using the peroxide on it directly until it closes over.