Sore, swollen lump on inner thigh by bikini line

[MitchGirl]

A few days ago I noticed a sore, reddish swollen lump on my left inner thigh, right along my bikini line. It has since gotten larger (about the size of a nickel, and more elongated now).

It only feels sore if I press on it or rub against it. It seems like a soft lump that moves around with the skin. Last night I applied a warm washcloth to it for about 30 minutes, which made it feel better.

Could this be a swollen lymph node, or maybe an ingrown hair? It is located in the area where I shave daily.

Any advice would be very appreciated!

[CTack]

I get these as well and if they get too render you need to see a doctor and get on some antibiotics I've had to have some of mine lanced and drained because they did not do so on their own. Hot compresses will help alot. But remember it is an infection and can become serious. Also if you get them alot it could be caused by genetics. And these little devils build colonies in your body and just kinda pop up when they feel like it if you get more than one you may want to get a special body scrub from your doctor and report or document when you get them how large aND tender they are and how long they last just in case you need to seek a medical professional.

[danaaaaa]

I get like a lump and it is usually one on my inner thigh and one by where my pubes are. It gets bigger then smaller then bigger again and eventually it turns into a bruise. Its odd. I do'n't know whats happening

[howtosavealifee]

I have a similar issue. I have a bump close to my inner thigh.
Here's a few things about it:
-it was small and painful a few days ago
-today it is swollen like and still painful
-it has little red bumps inside it (I can clearly see separated red bumps on top or inside of this one big bump)
-it hurts when I move
-I get bumps on my vagina inner thigh every now and then
-they usually go away after a few days
-this time I'm on my period which is making this twice as painful
-oh and I'm 19 and I've only given oral sex

[Cupcake9864]

I had a swollen lump on my bikini line when I went to bed and when I woke up it had started to leak out this brown and yellow pus like substance. It's been about 2 days since this and the area has scared over but is extremely sensitive. Can anyone help me on what I should do about this?

[Jlh528]

What ended up happening? Did it heal on its own or did you need to visit the doctor?

[DocDg]

Ladies you have to make sure your panties are not tight. My daughter had the same thing and we realized it was the panties which was the problem. If a panty is too tight it will pull and bruise the skin, causing friction and over time these lumps will appear on the bikini line. The lump will ripen on its own, when it does, squeeze out all the pus and clean with warm water. Apply either an anti-viral or anti-biotic cream to the area and make sure you wear comfortable panties which are not pressing on your skin. For a more natural application, take a bit of Manuka Honey and apply to the affected area twice daily. Once you apply the Manuka honey put on a sealed band aid over the area. Remember to use vagina wash like vagisil and keep the area clean. Swelling will go down in a couple of days and skin will be back to normal in about 2-3 weeks.

[Sgs071004]

Thank you so much! This helped a lot Ive been researching to figure out what it was and I found this and I tend to wear really tight panties. Im glad I found this I was worried it was serious

[Hannlynn]

Yes I have this too and its not just one time I've had it I get them alot and it's really sore.  It is a red color and is hard inside. Like I can pinch it and feel a hard like ball. They don't cause any medical problems, just irritation. If anyone has a similar experience or idea please comment.

[sinny123]

Yeah have exactly the same so painful hurts to walk hoping nothing serious x

[Idek13]

I have the same thing and i need to know what it is