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Should I be panicking about HPV/warts with a vaginal white head?

I found what looks to be a pimple on the inner lips of my vagina. The best way to describe it is that it looks like a white head. There isn't any pain associated with it but I am itchy/uncomfortable sometimes.

I noticed it four days ago and have never had something like that before. It appeared about two days after my period finished. I have been prone to yeast infections in the past and am unsure if that is a factor. This time it seems different as there was no thick clumpy discharge but rather when I took a mirror to check, a milky white one. I am also unsure if wearing spandex underwear and leaving the pad/tampon in too long might be a factor.

The part that makes me nervous about HPV/warts is that I gave someone unprotected oral sex a couple of days before that (while I had my period). I have not had unprotected vaginal sex since before my last pap (a year and four months ago) and that came out clear. I have given unprotected oral sex with more than one partner since then though.

All that said, should I be freaking out about this pimple? Are there any treatments I should try? I did a one dose of Canesten last night. How long should I wait to see if it goes away before making an appointment. I have a pap scheduled for the end of December.

Thanks so much for any advice you could give!
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A wart cannot appear after a few days from sex. It takes on average 8-12 weeks. Don't try any home remedies. That will only result in scars. Wait until your next pap. If you really must do something now, then see a dermatologist.
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