Question 1

how do i know if its a cyst or boil on labia majora?

Accepted Answer

Pain as one thing: Pain is usually associated with boil and the area is tender to touch
If it is big enough patient might feel unwell with fever and aches

Question 2

a small red boil on labia minora without symptoms like pain, swallen, itch. do i need to see doc? am scared of painful tests. ok to leave it for now?

Accepted Answer

Tough to say: Without an exam, it is difficult to give you any advice on your issue, as if it an infected cyst or boil, then it may need treatment by a dr.  Do not be afraid to at the least get it properly diagnosed, so a discussion can be forthcoming on any treatment options.  Best wishes.

Question 3

are tea bags a good remedy for boils on labia majora?

Accepted Answer

No, won't work: This sort of thing might be soothing for a few minutes, but that's all. It will not cure boils or make them heal faster. See a doctor for professional examination and advice.

Question 4

why do i need exam for a little boil on labia? no pain and other symptoms. no std. why do i need to see doc? anything to worry? i hate doc's office...

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Boil: From little boils, large ones ensue. Seek treatment before the situation gets out of hand.

Question 5

will a boil on the labia disappear by itself?

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It may: But if it persists beyond a month and does not respond to conservative treatment (warm soaks and cleansing) you should discuss with your physician.

Question 6

boil/ abbess on labia majora for 7 years. squeezed daily sometimes white stringy puss comes out and other times plasma, what is it?

Accepted Answer

See a Dr.: It could be a cyst for which i would recommend a removal so you don't have to cont. Squeezing it daily but by a dr. With training  on procedures in that area of the body.  A cyst is a boil with a capsule ; if the capsule doesn't get removed, it keep filling after you empty it.  In case that it's something is another reasons to have it seem by a dr.

Question 7

i  had a  boil on the labia a few months ago and when swabbed found it was mrsa, i now have another,will i always be susceptible to them and the mrsa?

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MRSA: With high probability you are colonized in the nose, back of throat and on your skin with this organism, and the potential for recurrent infections is there. You can attempt to be decolonized using nasal ointment with Mupirocin (Bactroban) combined with washing and bathing ONLY with soap containing Chlorhexidine (if you then use regular soap you will wash off the film and go back to original issue

Question 8

i get recurring boils on my labia, last month i had 3 at different times, don't itch or hurt but almost always are filled with puss-what's the cause?

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Can't diagnose the: cause of your boils with available info. Do strongly encourage medical eval if you have recurrent infections.

Question 9

what do i do to get rid of a boil, on vaginal labia, and underarm pits?

Accepted Answer

Boils: A boil is a localized collection of pus and bacteria. This requires drainage and, often, antibiotics.

As staph is extremely common, delay in treatment is not recommended. A simple procedure (incision and drainage) can be performed to remove the collection of pus and antibiotics is usually started by mouth.

Warm compresses ma get them to open, but if there is redness and/or warmth go to an md!

Question 10

having a boil on inner labia. red. 1cm. started hurting on urination. bartholin's cyst, endometriosis in labia minora, or anything else? what is cause?

Accepted Answer

See answer: An infected Bartholin's or sebaceous cyst would be most likely and occur in inner part of labia minora.  An infected skene's duct cyst occurs adjacent to opening of urethra. Treatment: moist heat and antibiotics may cure an infected gland/small abscess. However, as a rule, the larger the abscess, the less chance that antibiotics alone will be effective and incision/drainage by md will be required.

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How do i know if its a cyst or boil on labia majora?

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A small red boil on labia minora without symptoms like pain, swallen, itch. do i need to see doc? am scared of painful tests. ok to leave it for now?

A member asked:

Are tea bags a good remedy for boils on labia majora?

A member asked:

Why do i need exam for a little boil on labia? no pain and other symptoms. no std. why do i need to see doc? anything to worry? i hate doc's office...

A member asked:

Will a boil on the labia disappear by itself?

A member asked:

Boil/ abbess on labia majora for 7 years. squeezed daily sometimes white stringy puss comes out and other times plasma, what is it?

A member asked:

I had a boil on the labia a few months ago and when swabbed found it was mrsa, i now have another,will i always be susceptible to them and the mrsa?

A member asked:

I get recurring boils on my labia, last month i had 3 at different times, don't itch or hurt but almost always are filled with puss-what's the cause?

A member asked:

What do i do to get rid of a boil, on vaginal labia, and underarm pits?

A member asked:

Having a boil on inner labia. red. 1cm. started hurting on urination. bartholin's cyst, endometriosis in labia minora, or anything else? what is cause?

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