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A 44-year-old member asked:

Red itchy bump on inner labia can be caused by yeast?

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Dr. Julia Sanchez
Pain Management 19 years experience
See gynecologist: Likely not yeast. You should see a gynecologist as soon as possible. It could just be an infected hair follicle but it could also be an std. It is always best to get it diagnosed by gyn so you can get the best treatment.
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