What Causes Boils Near The Labia Majora?

Posted on Wed, 25 Oct 2017

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Question : What causes a boil on the side of the vagina?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Infection of the hair follicle

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Boil on the side of the vagina can be due to infection of the hair follicles caused by shaving, improper hygeine, diabetes or can be due to bartholin gland abscess.
Exact diagnosis can be made by proper examination and investigations.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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