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Labia Majora Experiences Pain. Why? Spider Bite?

I am 63 and noticed a small pin prick like pain on my right labia majora ....it looks like a small pimple or bite of some kind but the area is swollen and hard..and getting very tender..I guess from walking and pants rubbing against it..never had anything like that..what is it??? could I have been bitten there by a spider or something?? it is still very hard and swollen...I noticed this a few days ago
Tue, 21 Aug 2012
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Hi there. It is very possible this lesion is 'friction induced' or aggravated & the primary problem can either be an insect bite (spider unlikely) or some infected gland/cyst in the region. The hardness & swelling will take a while to settle. I would advice trying a cortisone cream admixed with an antibiotic that you could aquire over the counter from any pharmacy. If it does not subside, please visit your GP early next week. Cheers & Good luck!
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Labia Majora Experiences Pain. Why? Spider Bite?

Hi there. It is very possible this lesion is friction induced or aggravated & the primary problem can either be an insect bite (spider unlikely) or some infected gland/cyst in the region. The hardness & swelling will take a while to settle. I would advice trying a cortisone cream admixed with an antibiotic that you could aquire over the counter from any pharmacy. If it does not subside, please visit your GP early next week. Cheers & Good luck!