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I operated painful inflamed bumps on both vulvas. usually appear every summer, always removed with surgery. will laser hair removal help?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Doubtful: sound like nabothian or skene's gland cysts. Laser hair removal would not help. Was does your treating surgeon say they are? Best to discuss with your treating doctor re how to prevent recurrence. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck. Dr. R

Dr Ezeokoli agreed

Answered 5/30/2015

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A member asked:

I operated painful inflamed bumps on both vulvas. usually appear every summer, always removed with surgery. will laser hair removal help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

Dr Ezeokoli agreed

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