I am female, and try to protect myself as best i can. i haven't been overly sexually active in the past 2 months. i do shave my bikini area so i constantly have hair regrowth. This is only about day 2 i've had this problem. so my problem is, is that i noticed a small white bump on my genitals. it's pretty small, and there is only pain when the actual bump is touched. it really looks like a white head pimple, and the pain kind of feels the same way. i'm going to the doc tomorrow, but i can't get my mind off of it. any ideas??? thanx
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Small white bump
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Sounds like what you described. A zit or clogged pore.
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ok that's what i wuz thinking, i juss didn't know how common it wuz to get them in the genital area.
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when i say genitals i do mean on one of my lips
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Most likely, what you are describing IS a pimple -- a blockage of a sebaceous gland that becomes infected. If it is located more on the inside of the vaginal opening, it may be a Bartholin's gland cyst or abscess; this is again a blockage of a gland opening, leading to buildup of fluid in the gland and subsequent infection.The best treatment is hot compresses preferably a washcloth which you can heat under running hot water-- do not pop it! Popping something like this is only going to increase the chance of causing an infection or worsening a mild infection. If it gets worse, call your doctor's office and tell the receptionist you have an infection and you must be seen that day or the next. It doesn't do any good to go in once the growth has disappeared. Most offices keep a slot or two open every day for just this sort of thing.
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Ingrown hairs or pimples!Just as a side note, don't shave, rather wax or trim with a shaver