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Weird Shaving Bump

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rachel07566
rachel07566

I have a little bump in my pubic area where I shave and it's been there about 2 months. I tried to pop it and it scabbed over and it's pretty much healed but it is still dark and has a little bump that I can't pop. I just want to know if I should be worried

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure rachel07566

    Posted

    It possible could be ingrown hair. Shaving can cause it as skin grows over the hair before it canfrow out causing ingrown hair.
  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee rachel07566

    Posted

    Sounds exactly like an ingrowing hair. Often occur in shaved areas. The darkness is the hair growing under the skin and probably curling into a tiny ball which is the lump. The hair often suddenly appears as it emerges from the skin. If it becomes infected  then apply a flannel soaked in very hot water and it should eventually disperse and you will see the hair growing in the middle. Otherwise just leave alone.
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