(Was posted yesterday night, but figured re-doing it today would get more exposure)
I never got the lump (about dime-sized) checked out, due to it never changing size, or causing pain (just very mild discomfort if it's hit directly). Anyways, a few days ago, it suddenly started hurting, even with slight touch, and the redness has increased since. Any clue what might be going on? (I have already scheduled a doctor app, but it's not until Nov. 6th, so I'm curious!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/PureMuttz/untitled-3.jpg
I forgot to mention....the lump itself has been there for YEARS, that's what I mean when I say 'old'.
I don't think it's a ''boil'', since what I've read about them is "A boil generally starts as a reddened, tender area. Over time, the area becomes firm and hard." I've had the firm & hard lump for years before any tenderness occurred.
I don't think it's a simple ''ingrown hair'', either. The area seems too large for something like that. (dime-size)
2007-10-30
08:56:06
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