A 40-year-old member asked:
I have a big bump on my left vagina lip . i picked at it , there was a hair in it . but its still there. what is it ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Ingrown hair: It sounds as if you have an ingrown hair. It will probably need to be excised by your doctor.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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I have two small blister like bumps right inside the lip of my vagina. Is this herpes or more likely a clogged pore or ingrown hair?
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See a dermatologist: Since they can be many things, I would recommend getting checked.
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Shaving: Shaving can sometimes irritate the base of the hair, or the follicle and cause swelling, redness and itching. Keeping the area clean and dry along wit... Read More
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A female asked:
Hello so i have a red and swollen bump on the vagina lip a few days ago but now its hurting very badly and it hurts to walk too its painful to touch. i did not have any sexual intercourse and i shave my hair using a electronic shaver?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See a GYN MD: You have a serious Bartholin gland infection that needs examination and Rx immediately. Go to the ER if you cannot get an appointment.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I have a purple bump inside my mouth that has been there for the past month. The skin on the upper part of my vagina where hair grows is dry. And I ha?
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A 21-year-old female asked:
How can I tell if its herpes or ingrown hair I have a red bump on the top of my vagina. Today I popped it and it was like a popping a black head ?
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