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I definitely have prominent sebaceous glands all over vulva. is it likely that i have herpes theres too or are the bumps part of gland problem?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

No: If you have herpes you will get blisters in the same spot which heal in 1-2 weeks and then come again in a few weeks or months.

Answered 3/26/2018

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A member asked:

I definitely have prominent sebaceous glands all over vulva. is it likely that i have herpes theres too or are the bumps part of gland problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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