A member asked:

I have a painful boil on my ear near tragus and near my vaginal opening, had one last month too on my labia, what can this be-only pain no itch.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection: Sounds like you have some type of bacterial skin infection causing boils/abcesses to occur. You need to seek medical attention and get the areas treated. Best wishes.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Infected oil gland: Have you changed soaps, detergents, body lotions...? Boils are infected lubricating glands, something in your environment may have changed increasing your chances of irritation to the glands

Answered 9/28/2016

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