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Using Preparation H For Boil On Vagina. What Is The Cure?
Question: Hello,
I have a boil on my vagina [the top part of the labia]. I used boil ease and it was going down almost disappearing but then my menses started and now it is like it was before. Now i am using preparation H thinking this will shrink it. Do you have any remedies for this to make it faster? I do not have insurance and the table at my clinic is torture so needless to say I want to avoid going to the doctor if at all possible.
Brief Answer:
more details of the swelling needed.needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
The swelling at that site can be a boil, a Barthllin cyst/abscess or a wart if it's surface is rough and velvety.
Please let me know- 1. Since how long it is there?
2. Is it painful?
3. Has is got rough surface?
If possible upload side and front photo.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1. Its been 3 weeks.
2. When is did shrink it was not painful but now it is. I have to be sure to keep it moist so it doesn't hurt so bad.
3. No the surface isn't rough. The surface is smooth and feels oval shaped.
Brief Answer:
likely a cyst, will probably need surgical managem
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
The smooth surface round swelling that is pretty long standing, 3weeks in your case is most likely a Bartholin cyst packed with caseous material.
Due to flaring up of intermittent inflammation it's size and pain vary.
It needs to be incised and drained.
I will like you to consult a local gynecologist or a surgeon for varifying a diagnosis and finalizing the treatment.
I hope that answers your query.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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