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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Lump On Vagina
Hi, a few days ago, i popped what i thought was a deep under the skin ingrown hair on my vagina. I squeezed it really hard until i heard something pop underneath the skin. since then, that area is swollen and there's a lump. Should i be concerned? How do i get rid of the swelling and lump? And what do u think it is that i popped, because I'm almost certain now it's not an ingrown hair??? Thanks!
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
hi.
based from your description, yes, it could be folliculitis. this usually occurs after shaving or when a hair is accidentally pulled out and it gets infected. it could also be a cyst, or an inflammatory reaction which is starting to form an abscess. a consult with your gynecologist is best for clinical evaluation. medical and/or surgical management will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
based from your description, yes, it could be folliculitis. this usually occurs after shaving or when a hair is accidentally pulled out and it gets infected. it could also be a cyst, or an inflammatory reaction which is starting to form an abscess. a consult with your gynecologist is best for clinical evaluation. medical and/or surgical management will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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