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If a boil on the outer vagina lip has opened and began to drain without seeing a doctor, how long should this take? it's been draining 3 days.

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Unknown: It may continue to fill up and drain. Have it seen to see if you can get permanently cleared it it. All the best.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 6/12/2019

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A member asked:

If a boil on the outer vagina lip has opened and began to drain without seeing a doctor, how long should this take? it's been draining 3 days.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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