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I have swelling boil / hard bump on my vagina area & this is my either 2nd or 3rd time. shud i be alarm? i don't shave. i pluck my hair.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Bartholinitis: You have an infection of the Bartholin's gland plucking your hair doesn't help matters. See your gynecologist for evaluation and treatment.

Answered 2/18/2015

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A member asked:

I have swelling boil / hard bump on my vagina area & this is my either 2nd or 3rd time. shud i be alarm? i don't shave. i pluck my hair.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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