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Suggest Treatment For Bumps On The Outer Side Of Labia Minora

Posted on Sat, 17 Oct 2015

Question: I've discovered a small bump on the left upperside of my labia minora. I've had it for a few days. It is not excruciatingly painful but it does feel irritated. I was able to squeeze it even though I know that is not recommended. It drained a whitish pus. Since squeezing it,
It seems to have gone down in size ever so slightly. It keeps refilling with pus each day. Less and less. I have done warm soaks. I think it is getting better but I can't be sure. Does this sound like herpes? It has not opened into a sore. It is still a swollen bump. At first I was not worried because I know I have been working out and sweating more than usual the past two weeks but I do have a new boyfriend and am concerned it could be more than just a cyst.

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

I don't think its herpes.Likely to be a cystic lump.Just you need to observe for any abnormal changes.Have you got vaccinated for Hep B ? Need not worry about herpes at this moment.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (1 hour later)

Thank you. No I have not been vaccinated for hep b.

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (46 hours later)

Brief Answer:
better to get vaccinated

Detailed Answer:
Hello
After 5 years of age,three booster hep B injections are usually given every 3 years..Please contact your institution for their own vaccination protocol and act accordingly..If you want to opt out of vaccine,please know about your partner's HIV/Hepatitis status..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (5 days later)

So the bump went down in size and was almost gone. I was no longer worried about it until I had intercourse with my boyfriend and I just checked it to see if it was still there. It didn't bother me but it did fill up with pus again. It is very small almost the size of a pen point. Looking closely it looks like the rest of my inner labia minora just slightly bigger then the other pores. Very very small white head. I did get more pus out and put Neosporin on it. I don't feel that concerned about it but was wondering if I should be more concerned or have it checked?

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need not much concern.

Detailed Answer:
Hair again

Seems more like you developed simple skin furuncle(bacterial infection)--friction induced..

In such case, I advise tablet capsule cephalexin 500 mg twice a day x 5 days.

Apply intermittent warm compress over the region..

If symptoms like pain/burning irritation or increasing pus collection, get it checked..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T