John G. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

I have a small but painful red lump on my labia. I first noticed it yesterday. It only hurts when something is touching it and the pain is sharp. I am currently using Ibuprofen and took Valacyclovir because I thought it was the beginning of an outbreak. I have a medical history of HSV-1. What could this lump be and how should I treat it?

November 24th, 2024

Noah L. answered

The lump you are experiencing is most likely a boil, which is characterized by pain on touch. Here a...

November 24th, 2024

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