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A 23-year-old female asked:

Swollen red pea sized lump/hard bubble popping out on the inner labia major lip near clit!! has no head and doesn't seem to be an ingrown ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Needs to be seen: Lumps, bumps, blisters and other skin abnormalities on the genitals need to be evaluated. An examination will be needed to know the cause and treatment. It sounds like just a small cyst but an exam will be needed to confirm
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Last updated Apr 20, 2017

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