I have a lump in my pubic region, ?

Question

i have a lump in my pubic region, and the skin is discoloured, it feels like a piece of Grissel, it i quite hard and goes quite deep, what could this be as I'm only 18 and female and am really worried but I'm scared to go the docs, please help !!

Answer 1

Is it a boil? Put tea tree oil on it and see if it feels better. 6 weeks is a long time though so I would see a doctor. You might need antibiotics.

Answer 2

It could be a number of things, but you shouldn't be scared.

You do need to go and check it out at the Doctors if it hasn't gone any better within a week.

It could be an ingrown hair, but it would only be a small lump, unless it got infected, but then it would weep a little if it had.  It could be a boil, which tend to come when you are stressed and under the weather. If it was a cyst then it also needs to be treated.

You can not really diagnose without seeing it and having some knowledge, so just go and get it checked out.

Remember things caught early can be sorted out.

Answer 3

Yeah, I developed this after using a well known hair removing cream and I thought it was an ingrowing hair but the doctor told me it's just a benign lump of dislodged gristle like cartilage that does no harm and is quite common.

I still have it and it doesn't cause me any discomfort or bother, and it seems to be going down a bit as time passes.

I have however changed to shaving the area now though.

Hope this puts your mind at rest a little.

Answer 4

could be something like a cyst or an ingrown hair if you shave or wax, you could always ask to see the nurse at your docs if you dont want to see the doc themselves

Answer 5

i had something like this, and it turned out it was an infectd hair folical which is common when shaving or waxing the area. i waited about 2 wks before going to docs, it was about the size of a 2pence piece and the doctor said i should've gone in earlier as the infection could've spread. she gave me cream and it was gone in a week. i was very scared but in the end it was over nothing. pls book an appt, it sounds like you do need a doctor just to check it.

P.s doc said DO NOT SQUEEZE!!! :)

Answer 6

Sometimes you dont want 2 but u should go 2 a doctor, or tell some1 that can help, trust me it makes a big difference!

Answer 7

Please do not be scared!

Please go to your GP like now!

It may be nothing more than a cyst.

If it is anything serious, then the sooner it is diagnosed the better.

Can't you tell your Mum, and get her to go to your GP with you?

Please don't be scared, because leaving it is only going to make your condition worse!

Answer 8

I know it can be scary seeing a doctor, but it could be serious anything from a cyst, pimple, STD, or cancer.  I don't want to scare you, but it is better to be safe than sorry.  If it would make you feel better see a female doctor, or OB GYN, someone who knows all about this stuff.  It is better to be safe, than sorry.  Take a female friend a long with you, or someone you are comfortable with.  Just see a doctor soon!!!  

Answer 9

Hm this is  pretty worrying. If you are really worried call and book a private appointment with your local NHS nurse.This is something that should not be left unattended this could be a sighn of curvical cancer. Also be carefull on who you have s*x with. I t may just be an infection which can be easily cleaned. whenyou are 20 you will be called in for a smear test so be carefull. Go and chek in no be4 its too late .

Answer 10

it sounds bad, go to the doctors.

Answer 11

I know this sounds strange but could it be an ingrown hair? does it look like there's a faint grey line underneath it?  If it is you can squeeze it out a bit like a spot.  If its not I really do suggest you go to the doctor, even if it's just to put your mind at rest x