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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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

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Answered 12/16/2014

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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 doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

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