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I have bumps that resemble ingrown hairs(the hairs visible), my lower labia. was told vinegar turns genital herpes white. mine turned white. herpes?

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Dr. James Lin answered

No,...: Please don't do that anymore. Leave them alone if not bothering but not looking well in your eyes and mind. Likely they are just some hyperactive hair follicles-related sebaceous glands. To verify such, see gyn-doc or urologist timely.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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