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Suggest Treatment For Cyst In Genital Area
I notice a cyst in my genital area last February. It is not painful. Pea size. Then beside it there s another lump not sure if it s a pimple or another cyst started this week. Should I see a dermatologist or an ob-gyne? Also thinking of ignoring it since I don t have any discomfort. Please advise me. Thanks.
Fri, 6 Nov 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
A painless cyst in the genital area is most likely to be due to a Bartholin's cyst.
Bartholins gland is mucus secreting gland present at the introitus or vagina.
The gland secretes mucus and keeps the vaginal opening moist and hydrated.
The gland often gets enlarged due to accumulation of mucus.
The enlarged gland can further get infected and can lead to pain and inflammation.
A clinical assessment is necessary to rule out any other lesion of the skin.
The further management will depend on the diagnosis.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
A painless cyst in the genital area is most likely to be due to a Bartholin's cyst.
Bartholins gland is mucus secreting gland present at the introitus or vagina.
The gland secretes mucus and keeps the vaginal opening moist and hydrated.
The gland often gets enlarged due to accumulation of mucus.
The enlarged gland can further get infected and can lead to pain and inflammation.
A clinical assessment is necessary to rule out any other lesion of the skin.
The further management will depend on the diagnosis.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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