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What Causes A Quarter Sized Lump On The Hip Area?

Posted on Thu, 7 Sep 2017

Question: Yesterday I had a quarter sized lump under my skin on the outside of my buttocks/hip area. Today is has spread to a line of mass (several lumps and a line of lump) under the skin. No noticeable insect bite marks, scratches or skin deformities. Slight pink in color. Does not itch. Is painful to the touch and with movement. No other symptoms, fever, chills, etc. not warm to the touch.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be furuncle, upload pictures please

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic,

As per your complaints, it seems to be furuncle which is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles.

I would recommend you to please upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 minutes later)

Im not convinced that it is a boil, but please review the photos and see if that helps.
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either inflammed cyst or lipoma, go for clinical examination

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it doesn't look like a boil.
It seems to be either some inflamed epidermoid cyst or lipoma.
I would recommend you to consult a doctor and go for clinical examination of the lumps.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana