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  • Jun 14, 2013, 12:58 PM
    paigemorris
    Hidradenitis suppurativa
    I think I have hidradenitis suppurativa in the genitals. I have one really sore bump that's raised and red. I also have hyperhidrosis, so excessive sweating could cause the sweat gland to clog. The bump will not pop; it only bleeds and seems deep inside my skin. I haven't noticed it getting much bigger, but I have been trying to squeeze it, so it's really red and swollen. It doesn't have a white head or anything on the top of the bump. Should I squeeze the bump or try to pop it? I don't think it's an std. I can only see that one bump. Also, I have a dark brown spot in another area, which makes me think this has happened before and healed. Am I right in my thinking that it is probably hidradenitis suppurativa? Will it go away?

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  • Jun 14, 2013, 12:59 PM
    paigemorris
    Ask an obgyn
    I think I have hidradenitis suppurativa in the genitals. I have one really sore bump that's raised and red. I also have hyperhidrosis, so excessive sweating could cause the sweat gland to clog. The bump will not pop; it only bleeds and seems deep inside my skin. I haven't noticed it getting much bigger, but I have been trying to squeeze it, so it's really red and swollen. It doesn't have a white head or anything on the top of the bump. Should I squeeze the bump or try to pop it? I don't think it's an std. I can only see that one bump. Also, I have a dark brown spot in another area, which makes me think this has happened before and healed. Am I right in my thinking that it is probably hidradenitis suppurativa? Will it go away?
  • Jun 14, 2013, 01:01 PM
    JudyKayTee
    If you attempt to squeeze whatever this is and it ruptures inward you could cause a bad infection. No one can diagnose what we can't see.

    Consult with a Physician.
  • Jun 14, 2013, 01:02 PM
    tickle
    Trying to diagnose yourself just doesn't work. We can't diagnose on the internet, so your best bet is an appt with your doctor to see a specialist.

    Trying to pop it is a bad idea, opening up your skin in that area is asking for trouble with infections, double trouble.

    So you have been investigating on the internet, Google, and decided you have this... affliction?
  • Jun 14, 2013, 01:02 PM
    JudyKayTee
    If you squeeze the bump and it ruptures inward you could cause yourself a serious infection.

    "We" cannot diagnose what "we" cannot see.

    This needs to be looked at by a Physician.

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