Bump Under Skin in Pubic Area

[Yaoumei]

I had a question in the response to this man's problem:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/243747

It was said that a pea sized cyst should be reabsorbed into the body if left alone, right?

I'm a 24 year old female, married, with two children. I don't drink, smoke, party, etc.. and only stick to one partner. I have a pea-sized bump in the bikini area of my pubic area, in the front, right by my leg. It seemed to appear overnight. I tried popping it as well, for I have had pimples there before, or ingrown hairs. However, it did not pop, and I just irritated it. It's not itchy, and not sore. It's just there, this little pea-sized bump, under my skin.

I can't afford to go to the doctors, and have no insurance to help me out, so I wonder:
1. How long would it take for a small pea-sized cyst to go away?
2. What is a cyst anyways?
3. How are they formed?
4. When should I absolutely go for medical help?

I would like to take steps, if possible, so this never happens again. It's not sore, and not itchy, but it really bothers me that it's there.


This discussion is related to Bump under skin in pubic area.

[Yaoumei]

It's not itchy, and not sore, that's why I thought it was a cyst like what Alan Rockoff, MD describe in the post http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/243747 Anti itching cream, or any other kind of cream, I feel won't help since the spot is under the skin, and not accessible from the surface

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be due to acne/imples/ or infection of the hair follicles called folliculitis or some bacterial infection/ fungal infction or some skin nodules etc.

Nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.

It would be best to reconsult your doctor about your symptoms if they do not resolve and get a proper clinical examination.

Keep the area clean and wear clothes washed in a few drops of chlorhexidine preferably and dried in the sun.

You could take oral antihistamine or antiallergic medications for the itching.

Let us know about what your doctor advises.

Regards.