For anyone who feels a lump near their groin, whether it hurts or not, knowing what could be causing it is really important.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD An ingrown hair cyst looks like a small red bump and often causes no pain.You can ...

Ingrown hairs can cause a cyst, which is a fluid-filled lump. Home remedies and medical treatments may help manage an ingrown hair cyst. An ingrown hair occurs when the hair grows downward instead of ...

Ingrown hairs in the pubic area can form cysts, or sacs of fluid beneath the skin. A person may notice a lump, possibly with a hair visible beneath it. Cysts often go away without treatment, but some ...

Muscle strains are the most common cause of groin pain. Pain on the right side of the groin can also result from a urinary tract infection (UTI), a femoral hernia, a ruptured ovarian cyst, or ...

Pilonidal sinus—also called a pilonidal cyst—is a skin infection that occurs in or around the crease of your buttocks. This condition happens when hair, skin cells, and dirt clog a hair follicle, ...

Pain on the left side of the groin typically results from straining, pulling, or tearing a muscle or ligament. This is especially common if you’re athletic or do a lot of daily physical labor. The ...