Question 1

inner labia swollen and tender. hurts when touched/wiped. stings when pee hits it. looks like a swollen/clogged gland. how do i treat this to go away?

Accepted Answer

Exam: Lumps, bumps, blisters and other skin abnormalities on the genitals need to be evaluated. An examination will be needed to know the cause and treatment. Common genital lesions are  ingrown hairs, folliculitis, herpes, genital warts and syphilis. Without seeing it though it is not possible to guess.

Question 2

how do you stop sweat glands from getting clogged?

Accepted Answer

Facial scrub: Warm soapy water. Rinse and repeat. For a natural facial scrub try blending 1 cucumber 1/4 c oats 1/8 c corn meal 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 juice of fresh lemon and 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil. As for other facial complications all part of being a kid. Try not to touch your face.

Question 3

what is good for clogged salivary glands?

Accepted Answer

Best thing is to : Schedule and evaluation appointment with an oral surgeon, otolaryngologist, or your pcp.  Small salivary stones can block the "plumbing" with your glands. Other causes too. You need to seek an exam to get to the cause. Good luck!

Question 4

hello, my grandfather has a clogged sweat gland that appears to have hardened and refuses to be popped. what can we do from home to remove fix this?

Accepted Answer

Warm soaks.: Sometimes moist heat can open it up and it will be OK. Take care of your grandpa.

Question 5

is it possible to have clogged mammary glands in breasts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most likely from frequent pumping. Or it could be a galactocele.

Question 6

i feel as though every time i apply warm gel compresses, more meibomian glands become clogged/thickened?

Accepted Answer

Keep compressing: warm compresses of some form are absolutely necessary to treat those clogged glands. try another form of compress and do gentle massage
also add omega 3 to your diet and stay well hydrated

Question 7

i can see small white dots representing my meibomian glands but when i try to express them after a warm compress, none of the clogged oil comes out?

Accepted Answer

Don't do that: Just warm wet compresses.  Don't try to express the glands.  You won't be able to see stuff come out of them even if it does without a microscope.

Question 8

i have been to the podiatrist, and he has advised me that ii have a clogged sweat gland.  he did remove a growth.  within two weeks it was back, and h?

Accepted Answer

Your Choice.: Without knowing all the detail as to the the nature of the growth removed and the method of it's excision, it is difficult to comment on it's return. If it is painful the you need to do something. Either go back to your podiatrist and follow his recommendation or ask your family doctor for a referral to another surgeon.

Question 9

how do i know if a lump in my neck is a clogged gland or a tumor?

Accepted Answer

Exam, maybe biopsy: First, you need to see a healthcare provider.  He or she will ask you how long the lump has been there, if it's sore, and what other symptoms you have.  An exam will show if the lump if fluid-filled, rubbery, hard, and where it is compared to glands in your neck. If that doesn't provide an answer, the provider may order more tests which might include a biopsy.

Question 10

i feel as though everytime i apply warm gel compress so my eyelids, it makes the situation worse and more meibomain glands become clogged/thickened?

Accepted Answer

Compresses are helpf: its unlikely that compresses will aggravate the merbromin secretions. Keep at it and do daily lid hygiene for best effect.

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What is good for clogged salivary glands?

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Hello, my grandfather has a clogged sweat gland that appears to have hardened and refuses to be popped. what can we do from home to remove fix this?

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Is it possible to have clogged mammary glands in breasts?

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I feel as though every time i apply warm gel compresses, more meibomian glands become clogged/thickened?

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I can see small white dots representing my meibomian glands but when i try to express them after a warm compress, none of the clogged oil comes out?

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I have been to the podiatrist, and he has advised me that ii have a clogged sweat gland. he did remove a growth. within two weeks it was back, and h?

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How do i know if a lump in my neck is a clogged gland or a tumor?

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I feel as though everytime i apply warm gel compress so my eyelids, it makes the situation worse and more meibomain glands become clogged/thickened?

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