<s>[INST] Hi, I had a lump under my skin on my lower abdomen about 2 weeks ago.... In the last couple of days it looks like it opened up cause its a little scabby and the skin around it is red and elevated. It is right at my pant line and is really causing me pain, and discomfort!Thanks for any advise!Jenny C [/INST] Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, it seems that you have got a boil on the part which might have caused more inflammation of the surrounding tissues causing redness and pain specially when the pant rubs against it. In ideal conditions, you should get it assessed clinically by a general surgeon, who might prescribe you with some broad spectrum antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  In case of formation of an abscess, he might suggest you for a minor operative procedure to  </s>