Hard Lump Under Skin In Pubic Area

[EllaBella07]

I have a hard, pea sized lump under the skin in my pubic area (less than 1/2 inch above clitoris and slightly to the left).  It's not visible at all and can only be felt by touch - I first noticed it about 1 1/2 months ago.  Went to my obgyn and she quickly told me it seems like an ingrown hair and I should put warm compresses on it.  She even said it looked like a white head was coming up.  Well, the compresses didn't work.  I never was able to see any kind of white head and to this day still don't after close inspection.  I honestly really don't think it's an ingrown hair, especially since I don't shave in that area.  The lump is still about the same size.  Also, I've experienced quite frequent itching in my pubic area for some time, even before the lump appeared.  Unfortunately I forgot to mention that to my doc.  So, now I am a little worried since when you search the net for these specific sympotms you either find very scary info on cancer or not much relevant info at all.  Has anyone out there experienced this or knows someone who has?  Most likely I will end up going back to the obgyn for a second opinion, but with one of the other docs.  Thanks in advance for any info you guys might be able to provide.

[candy506]

I am 23 years old, and I have the same problem, it is a lump in the pubic area, on my left side, it is about the size of a nickel, and it doesnt hurt at all unless i touch it. It isnt even visible. I have never gotten this before and im not sure if i should panic. I do shave, and im thinking it could be an ingrown hair, but i also noticed some itching so im not sure what it could be. I tried hot compresses and that didnt work. Im worried. HELP! Ive had it for almost two weeks, what should I do? I also think i should mention that when i touch it, it feels as if there was some type of liquid inside of it. It feels as it is about to explode, and thats what makes the lump hard. :( Help!

[MissSunny]

I am 23 years old and had the same type of lump arise. It is about the size of a pea, appears red and swollen, but doesn't cause pain. Luckily, one of my best friends is an ob/gyn. She said it's a cysts of the sebacious glands that sometimes arise in the pubic area. Sometimes they will grow rapidly and fill with fluid. There is no cause for concern unless the swelling continues to the point where it's uncomfortable. You can have it removed as an outpatient surgery but there's really no need unless you just can't stand it. They usually go away within a few weeks and appear right before or after menstruation. However, some can stay for years. I hope this helps, but I would suggest anyone with these related symptoms still consult a physician or ob/gyn just to be on the safe side.

[cranky5308]

I discovered a bump just like you all desribe. It is in the pubic area, a little bigger than a pea size, and hard, painful if I push on it. I didnt know what it was at first, and after reading this forum, I remembered that awhile back I got something similar on my left breast, on the underside where my bra sits. It was a reddish bump, and hard under the skin. It turned out to be a calcium deposit because I had recently started taking vitamin D. It went away after a few months but did leave a scar. This new lump feels similar. It also represents a form of acne called Hidradenitis suppurativa. Its common in the groin area. If your doctor tells you its nothing, dont worry too much, I would leave it alone because agitation to this type of things could cause infection.

[Sheilass]

Omg. Thank you.  I’ve been getting these terribly. I have been talking vitamin D supplements. That explains it. Thanks again.

[cam619]

I am an 18 year old male and have the same exact problems; lump under skin, no pain, and and is only noticeable if touched. I have only had sex once and i used a condom but I am going to get tested today just in case. If I find out any information I will definitely let you all know.

[amandadesiree21]

i have the same issue! and it just popped! and like there is about a pea sized hole in the crease where my thigh and pubic area meat (where it was) that you can see straight through to the muscle...its kinda creepy. no hair has been growing there since it appeared (6 months ago) when it popped it was a bunch of watery yellowish white pus and cam eout of multiple pores

[YashaGirl]

I've had something similar for two years -- small lump, no pain. Was initially told it was an enlarged lymph node. Most recently, a new doctor told me that it's a sebaceous cyst, and no cause for alarm.