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What Causes A Hard White Bump On Labia Minora?
Hi I have a small white hard bump on my labia minora. It started about 6 months ago and at first I thought it was a pimple and I did squeeze it and some white stuff came out. Then it went but for the past 4 months it s come back a bit bigger and it won t squeeze and doesn t come to a head or anything. It doesn t hurt or cause any discomfort I just have no idea what this is. I have been with my partner for 5 years also and nothing like this has happened before.
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Hello,
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Probable diagnosis : vaginal skin tags
Differential diagnosis : molluscum/genital warts/STD
Investigations : Biopsy(Rarely needed)
Plan of treatment : Surgical excision/cryosurgery/laser ablation
Outcome : Excellent
As per your description it seems that you have a clinical condition called "vaginal skin tags",or it could be a "molluscum" also.
There is no need to worry regarding this because both of them are benign(non cancerous) and highly effective treatment options are available.
Before commencing the treatment we have to rule out some diseases like genital warts and STDs(Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
I suggest you to consult a gynecologist and get a "speculum" examination (visual examination of your vagina) done to make a diagnosis.
If there is any diagnostic confusion a biopsy may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.
many treatment options are available and you can opt for surgical excision which is quite economical and easily available one.In advanced centers cryosurgery or laser ablation are available which are painless and highly effective but cost may be a problem.
Molluscum and genital wart are contagious so it would be better to practice safe sex until you are disease free.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Probable diagnosis : vaginal skin tags
Differential diagnosis : molluscum/genital warts/STD
Investigations : Biopsy(Rarely needed)
Plan of treatment : Surgical excision/cryosurgery/laser ablation
Outcome : Excellent
As per your description it seems that you have a clinical condition called "vaginal skin tags",or it could be a "molluscum" also.
There is no need to worry regarding this because both of them are benign(non cancerous) and highly effective treatment options are available.
Before commencing the treatment we have to rule out some diseases like genital warts and STDs(Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
I suggest you to consult a gynecologist and get a "speculum" examination (visual examination of your vagina) done to make a diagnosis.
If there is any diagnostic confusion a biopsy may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.
many treatment options are available and you can opt for surgical excision which is quite economical and easily available one.In advanced centers cryosurgery or laser ablation are available which are painless and highly effective but cost may be a problem.
Molluscum and genital wart are contagious so it would be better to practice safe sex until you are disease free.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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