I have herpes Symplex, six times a year I will get it in my pubic area, Monday, I noticed it was in my groin area over my lymph node. First time ever here ( never in or on my genital area). On my lip mostly, I think I transferred it from there. Since it is a viral infection I would scrub it and put Campho-Phenique to to kill the infection. This used to work. Now it drains blood for a short time, and there is a lump under this area in my groin area the size of a large walnut. I keep it clean, change dressing 2-3 times a day. Herpes simplex usually clears up n 10 days. But it s on the same leg I had a total hip replacement. I have had 1 boil in my life, this is different. No fever, I bit of a head ache only.