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Hard lump under skin of outer labia

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chris17192
chris17192

Have any of you ever had this and does it sound like herpes? No pain just general itchiness in the vaginal area (from hair stubble) and I noticed this lump on January 1st. Way under the skin. I thought it went away and I felt it tonight while showering. Flesh colored mainly. Maybe slightly red but it feels hard when I press the area. No other symptoms.

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus chris17192

    Posted

    Could be a cyst. Doesn't sound like herpes, which appears on the surface.
    • chris17192
      chris17192 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Thanks, yeah I thought so but I so often hear people say they notice a lump or bump and perhaps they aren't describing it correctly. Cause from what I know of herpes, it's on the surface and more "sore" like.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus chris17192

      Posted

      Even when it's a bump, it's on the surface (for herpes). If yours is deep, then it's probably just a cyst. I have had a couple before I got herpes. They usually resolve on their own or you can lance it with a sterilized needle if it gets bigger.
    • chris17192
      chris17192 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Yeah it's within the skin altho a tad swollen/itchy but I guess that happens with cysts. It's just uncomfortable, tnx for advice!
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