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I have tingling and a white bump on my vagina for 10 days. it's not a blister and it's not sore. i have hsv1 but valtrex (valacyclovir) isn't helping. what is it?

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See doctor: You may have an infection or cyst or other lesion that should be checked out to rule out skin cancer. See your doctor for possible culture or biopsy.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/15/2013

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