Pink or Red Groin Bump Symptoms, Causes & Common Questions

8 Potential Pink or Red Groin Bump Causes

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1. 1.Pimple

   Acne, also known as pimples, occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil & dead skin cells. Acne is extremely common and ranges from mild to severe.

   The severity of the acne dictates treatment-type and duration. With proper treatment, acne should resolve in weeks to months. In some cases, acne is a long-term condition.

   Rarity:

   Common

   Top Symptoms:

   pink or red groin bump, painful lump in one side of the groin, small groin lump, marble sized groin lump

   Symptoms that always occur with pimple:

   pink or red groin bump

   Urgency:

   Self-treatment

2. 2.Skin Abscess

   A skin abscess is an infection of the deeper skin that's typically due to bacteria seen on the skin. Recently, infections are more frequently caused by Staph. Aureus (puts the "staph" in "staph infections").

   Good prognosis with treatment

   Rarity:

   Common

   Top Symptoms:

   painful lump in one side of the groin, marble sized groin lump, pink or red groin bump, large groin lump, yellow or white groin bump

   Symptoms that never occur with skin abscess:

   fever

   Urgency:

   Primary care doctor

3. 3.Severe Skin Abscess

   A skin abscess is an infection of the deeper skin that's typically due to bacteria seen on the skin. Recently, infections are more frequently caused by Staph. Aureus (puts the "staph" in "staph infections"). If the infection begins to spread, urgent treatment is required.

   92-96% resolve with treatment within 7-10 days

   Rarity:

   Rare

   Top Symptoms:

   fatigue, fever, pink or red groin bump, painful lump in one side of the groin, marble sized groin lump

   Symptoms that always occur with severe skin abscess:

   pink or red groin bump, red bump

   Urgency:

   Hospital emergency room

4. 4.Boil (Furuncle)

   Boils are infections of a hair follicle that creates a small pocket of inflammation full of pus. It's typically caused by a common bacteria called S. Aureus.

   5-10 days

   Rarity:

   Uncommon

   Top Symptoms:

   pink or red groin bump, painful lump in one side of the groin, small groin lump, marble sized groin lump

   Symptoms that always occur with boil (furuncle):

   pink or red groin bump

   Symptoms that never occur with boil (furuncle):

   fever

   Urgency:

   Self-treatment

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5. 5.Folliculitis

   Folliculitis is a common skin problem where hair follicles are infected by bacteria or fungi.

   Mild cases clear in a few days. More severe ones can cause hair loss and scarring.

   Rarity:

   Common

   Top Symptoms:

   small groin lump, pink or red groin bump, groin itch, yellow or white groin bump, groin bump producing yellow or milky fluid

   Symptoms that always occur with folliculitis:

   small groin lump

   Urgency:

   Self-treatment

6. 6.Strangulated Groin Hernia

   A hernia occurs when a loop of intestine bulges out through the abdominal wall. A strangulated hernia is very serious as the trapped intestine has its blood supply cut off which can cause tissue death and permanent damage.

   Outcome depends on type of surgery and duration of symptoms before surgery. Chronic pain my occur in some cases.

   Rarity:

   Rare

   Top Symptoms:

   nausea, nausea or vomiting, vomiting, being severely ill, groin lump

   Symptoms that always occur with strangulated groin hernia:

   severe groin pain

   Urgency:

   Hospital emergency room

7. 7.Hodgkin's Lymphoma

   Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. Cells in the lymph nodes grow abnormally and may spread beyond the lymphatic system.

   Curable but survival rates are variable

   Rarity:

   Rare

   Top Symptoms:

   fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain (stomach ache), shortness of breath, fever

   Symptoms that never occur with hodgkin's lymphoma:

   pulsing armpit mass, armpit lump that comes and goes, shrinking armpit lump, pink or red armpit bump, black or brown armpit bump, yellow or white armpit bump, bleeding armpit bump, armpit bump leaking yellow or milky fluid, armpit bump leaking clear fluid, scabbed armpit bump, scaly armpit bump, neck lump that comes and goes, shrinking neck bump, pink or red neck bump, black or brown neck bump, yellow or white neck bump, bleeding bump, bump leaking clear fluid, neck bump leaking yellow/milky fluid, scabbed bump, scaly neck bump, pulsing chest mass, chest lump that comes and goes, shrinking chest bump, pink or red chest bump, black or brown mass on chest, yellow or white chest bump, blue bump on the chest, bleeding chest bump, chest bump leaking clear fluid, chest bump leaking yellow/milky fluid, scabbed chest bump, scaly chest bump, pulsing groin mass, groin lump that comes and goes, shrinking groin lump, pink or red groin bump, black or brown groin bump, yellow or white groin bump, inflamed groin bump, scaly groin bump, bleeding groin bump, groin bump producing clear fluid, groin bump producing yellow or milky fluid

   Urgency:

   Primary care doctor

8. 8.Hodgkin's Lymphoma

   Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. Cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and may spread beyond the lymphatic system.

   Curable but survival rates are variable

   Rarity:

   Rare

   Top Symptoms:

   fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain (stomach ache), shortness of breath, fever

   Symptoms that never occur with hodgkin's lymphoma:

   pulsing armpit mass, pulsing groin mass, pulsing chest mass, groin lump that comes and goes, shrinking groin lump, chest lump that comes and goes, shrinking chest bump, armpit lump that comes and goes, shrinking armpit lump, neck lump that comes and goes, shrinking neck bump, pink or red neck bump, black or brown neck bump, pink or red chest bump, black or brown mass on chest, bleeding bump, bump leaking clear fluid, neck bump leaking yellow/milky fluid, scabbed bump, scaly neck bump, bleeding chest bump, chest bump leaking clear fluid, chest bump leaking yellow/milky fluid, scabbed chest bump, scaly chest bump, yellow or white neck bump, yellow or white chest bump, pink or red groin bump, black or brown groin bump, inflamed groin bump, scaly groin bump, bleeding groin bump, groin bump producing clear fluid, groin bump producing yellow or milky fluid, yellow or white groin bump, pink or red armpit bump, black or brown armpit bump, yellow or white armpit bump, bleeding armpit bump, armpit bump leaking clear fluid, armpit bump leaking yellow or milky fluid, scabbed armpit bump, scaly armpit bump, blue bump on the chest

   Urgency:

   Primary care doctor

Questions Your Doctor May Ask About Pink or Red Groin Bump

• Q.Any fever today or during the last week?
• Q.Do you feel pain when you touch the bump?
• Q.Is the bump hard or soft?
• Q.Did anyone in your family have a hernia?