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  5. My boyfriend has a small bump in his upper pubic area that we initially thought was an ingrown hair. It's been really painful and keeps growing. Now it's about the size of a fingertip, bright red, and the middle looks hollow, almost like it's being eaten away by an infection. It kind of looks like a bug bite, but were not sure what it is, and its just getting worse. What could this be?

My boyfriend has a small bump in his upper pubic area that we initially thought was an ingrown hair. It's been really painful and keeps growing. Now it's about the size of a fingertip, bright red, and the middle looks hollow, almost like it's being eaten away by an infection. It kind of looks like a bug bite, but were not sure what it is, and its just getting worse. What could this be?

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My boyfriend has a small bump in his upper pubic area that we initially thought was an ingrown hair. It's been really painful and keeps growing. Now it's about the size of a fingertip, bright red, and the middle looks hollow, almost like it's being eaten away by an infection. It kind of looks like a bug bite, but were not sure what it is, and its just getting worse. What could this be?

It's essential to consult a SURGEON for an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.Possible causes of the bump could be:1. Infected ingrown hair or folliculitis2. Abscess or boil3. Cyst or sebaceous cyst4. Skin infection like cellulitis or erysipelas5. Insect bite or stingGiven the symptoms you described, such as:- Increasing size and pain- Bright red color- Hollow center

Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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