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bump on inside of labia

Occasionally(2-3 times per year), I would get a bump on different locations on the inside of the labia. It would first be hard & a little painful, then it ripens, oozes fluid and heals very rapidly, all within about 6 days. I also get cold sores on my lip occasionally. Could these two situations be related?  If not, what could be the cause of the bump on the genitals?
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First of all, I will post my experience with facial acne for 8 years, During these years I visited the same dermatologist and he prescribed 14 different medications (topical and internal), which I kept a list of. After these 8 years, I relocated to a different state and was not eating all of the same food stuff. However, I noticed that whenever I went back to my original state  (NY), and ate what I use to eat daily for 1 week, my breakouts were much worst. I concluded that I was allergic to cheese and dairy products as a whole. This is to say, everyone needs to be their own advocate and monitor what you eat. Change things up and see if the bodily reaction is the same (or different). Recently, I had groin lumps, and it really scared me, because the doctors do not know what is triggering it. Mine came and went, and the doctors continued to prescribe antibiotics for 1 year. I began to monitor what I put in my coffee and realized that I am having an allergic reaction to Torani Hazelnut syrup, as I used it only on weekends while I am at home. The next step for my doctor was to refer me to a dermatologist. I think that I need to be referred to an allergist. So, in summary, you have to be your own advocate, because the doctors do not know what you are consuming, (or doing). All the best to everyone, with whatever you are experiencing.
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I also have a simili at problem. The size and soreness distressed but I seem to have a knot. Is this permanent?
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Hello,

From the description of your symptoms it sounds like boils or ingrown hair.

Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus. A boil generally starts as a reddened, tender area. Over time, the area becomes firm and hard. Eventually, the center of the abscess softens and becomes filled with pus. Finally, the pus "forms a head," which can be surgically opened or spontaneously drain out through the surface of the skin.

Apply warm compresses on the boil and keep the area clean.Drainage of the boil is done only when it becomes soft and forms a head.Take some over the counter pain reliever like ibuprofen and apply some antibiotic cream like Neosporin or mupirocin.If the symptoms still persist then pls consult a doctor for examination and antibiotics prescription.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted if you have any additional doubts.

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