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What is this lump?

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anonymouscat200
anonymouscat200

19F, seemingly healthy, good weight. I've had this lump on my groin for what must be months now, however only recently have i become concerned. It has a hard part and then softer but also raised skin around it. I rang the doctor and they told me it is likely just a swollen lymph node, however it has been here for so long and I do not feel ill. I want to get it checked out, however they told me to wait until after coronavirus. Sometimes it shrinks a bit, and other times it grows. AT THE MOMENT IT IS QUITE BIG AND TENDER, although not too bad. I also seem to have a slight rash developing on the side of it. note i have been tested for stds and came back clean, although not tested for herpes. imageimage

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  • moon53540
    moon53540 anonymouscat200

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    That looks like it could be an abscess and if it is, you need to get antibiotics. Could you do a video call with a dermatologist? It could be staphylococcus aureus, which can be dangerous if you don't get it treated. Which country are you from?

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