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I have red and white painful bumps on my labia and between my legs i noticed them after i had sex in a hot tub?

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Infection: This looks like infected hair follicles or some sort of infection. You should see your pcp urgently as the infections in this sensitive soft area tend to spread. You probably need oral and topical antibiotics.

Answered 8/11/2012

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