Suggest Treatment For Painful Pimple On The Outer Labia

Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2015

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Wed, 24 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : 2 weeks ago I had a fairly large, hard, painful pimple on my outer labia. It went down in size after I soaked it in hot water. Today, I found that it had popped and it was full of blood. What is it? Do I need to go to the doctor?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Picture needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
I would like to see a picture of the lesion before commenting on the nature.
Also if there is itching and redness in adjoining area.
Waiting for your response.
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 minutes later)

There is no itching/redness in surrounding area

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Will heal itself

Detailed Answer:
No dear, nothing to worry.
This was a simple folliculitis post hair removal which is very common and resembles a big pimple in its course of healing.
Dont pick it at all and neither try to scratch it either.
It will heal itself in a couple of days.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar