Swollen painful labia and lymph nodes

[goolia75]

I found what I thought  was just a simple zit on the labia (outside).I tried to pop it but it was painful and only blood came out. Since then my entire right labia has more than doubled in size. It is very swollen. I can feel bumps throughout the labia, they don't feel close to the skin at all. I also noticed a great deal of pain and swelling in my right groin. I can't even touch the lymph nodes in my groin area because they're so painful, it's also very swollen compared to my left. The nodes are much larger.

Is this just a simple infection that will go away in a day or two or should I be concerned to the point of making an appointment to get it checked out?

I'm a 35 year old female.

Thanks for any suggestions you could give me.

[curious0396]

in all honesty could this be herpes?  

I know we are on a leukemia board and all but... herpes comes in many shapes and forms and can appear as a zit or pimple.  The swelling and the groin lymph gland fit as well.  but especially the pain.  

I agree with carl, Doctor time.  

[carl2850]

I'm no Doctor, but I'd play it safe and go see one.

Whatever they charge for the office visit will be well worth the peace of mind.