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Is it likely that herpes would form a line along the inner labia or could the bumps just be blocked sebaceous glands? no pain unless touched.
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Bump on my upper inner labia minora. It started off as a hard small bump, and I kept messing with it and it has become bigger. Herpes?
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I have a bump on my left inner labia is it herpes it comes and goes?

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A 23-year-old female asked:
Do herpes blisters always burst or does being on the antiviral prevent that? Ive had these bumps on inner labia for a few days and was told herpes but no pain or bursting yet. Could they be cysts instead?
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Is a blocked sebaceous gland on labia dangerous?
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Small bumps along either side of labia. Basically symmetrical. Only visible when skin is stretched . Don't itch, hurt. Looks like glands. Normal?
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