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Can a boil, or skin abscess form beside the opening of a vagina? where there is typically no hair? there are two heads to this swollen and painful lump. it looks white and level with the skin, almost like a burn that's starting to health.

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Cyst: You can get what's called a Bartholin's cyst that requires drainage and a small catheter placed. Have the area checked to see what you need to have done. All the best.

Answered 4/20/2018

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Dr. Dimitri Novitzky answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Bartholin Glands: You may not have any symptoms if the Bartholin gland cyst is small. But a large cyst or an infected cyst (abscess) can cause symptoms. Symptoms of a cyst that is not infected include: Redness or swelling in the vulva area. Discomfort when you walk, sit, or have sex. Symptoms of an infected cyst include: Pain that gets worse and makes it hard to walk, sit, or move. Require a Gynecologist to drain i

Answered 10/23/2017

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