Small, black bump near bikini line

[Caridee]

Hi everyone, I'm a little concerned about a tiny black bump I found before I took a shower tonight. It was near the bikini line and kind of squishy. I found this site by looking through the keywords on Google, but from what I found, no one mentioned the color of it, so I was wondering if mine is different. I'm 16 years old, never been sexually active, I shave around that area, however. I don't know if that helps you any to know that that part of me is shaved, but, maybe it could. It's kinda squishy, black & grey, and I was just wondering if it's anything serious, and if there's anything I can do to stop it. It doesn't hurt, only when I mess around with it. I'm hoping it's nothing serious.

[laurp29]

It's probably an ingrown hair and you shouldn't shave down there any gyn doctor will tell you that as well.

[AnnieBrooke]

Could be a form of blackhead, but do ask a doc.  Also note the Medhelp rules, good luck, though!

[babylove2006]

You could have had a infected hair. And when you shaved you could have irretated it. I have done that before. Sometimes it your razor will pull the hair completely out. Good Luck! :)

[qandahome]

Thank you so much for the welcome. I sort of introduced myself on the thread last night and apologized for just jumping right in. You all seem like such a great group, I feel right at home. I am a 39 year old mother of two, ages 8(girl) and 10(boy). The mother in me takes over when I see such young people seeking out advice on the internet. I just don't want them driving themselves crazy trying to find out what's wrong with them. I hope I wasn't too harsh.

[qandahome]

I believe you need to be 18 to post to this site. You should seek medical advice from a doctor.