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A 16-year-old female asked:
i have this cyst-like growth on my left labia minora that is the size of a small peanut which is white and very painful. how can i treat this at home?
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Dr. John Rhoades answered
Family Medicine 48 years experience
Below: You might try warm baths, 3-4 times per day, to get moist heat to the area. Also could use moist packs instead.
Many times this will help reduce the swelling, but if this is not effective, or there is pain, worsening, then an exam will be needed.
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