A 21-year-old member asked:
Hi i have a small painless bump on my labia majora where my sebaceous glands are. do you think its just a small painless cyst?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Needs exam: 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. You may be seeing normal anatomy such as hair follicles. Abnormal possible causes - herpes, syphilis, genital warts and others
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