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I have a boil like lump in my genital area..thot it'd go away but it got bigger and now i have one more. it hurts a lot.what do i do and what is it?

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Dr. Maritza Baez answered

See a doctor: Any type of skin disorder is best handled in person where the doctor can see and feel it to know exaclty what it is. It could be herpes or a cyst or a bartholin's cyst. Get it checked out asap. You might need some antibiotics or surgery to have it removed.

Answered 7/20/2016

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A member asked:

I have a boil like lump in my genital area..thot it'd go away but it got bigger and now i have one more. it hurts a lot.what do i do and what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Maritza Baez answered

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