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Can vaginas get boils?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Same as: A "boil" is an infected skin gland. There are various types of glands in and around the vagina. Any of them could become infected and would be a "boil" although there would be other medical designations for the lesion.

Answered 8/25/2016

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