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1847544 tn?1319237258

red swollen bumps "down under"

what is it called when there is a big red swollen red bump on top of one of the outside lips on ur vagina.I've had it for two days but now it hurtz like crazy.I am 15.I haven't tried anything but puttin neosporin on it. it hurts to walk.I need some help for what to do please. :-(
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1847544 tn?1319237258
I am not active but both of your comments really help thank you.
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1166321 tn?1321279842
Are you sexually active? I am 32 and 22 wks prego, i had one that was a normal pimple and felt the same as you. But it was not red, to the Dr.
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It wouldn't be "on top", but otherwise sounds like a Bartholin's cyst. Look it up on Google Images to confirm. If it is, you could try soaking in a hot tub to get it to drain. If it gets too bad you'll have to see a doctor. Neosporin won't help. Good luck.
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