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Can you have swollen lymph nodes because of ingrown hairs on vagina?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Yes: Yes, if the ingrown hairs on the vulvar/vagina areas causing some inflammation/infection - yes- lymph nodes can be swollen up as a reaction to it.

Answered 9/28/2013

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