A Boil On My Vagina, Will It Go Away?

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Nathaniel Hobby answered
Boils can appear on any part of the body, including the genitals, and yes, they will usually come to a head and go away of their own accord.  However, why not consult your doctor, just to be on the safe side?

Boils are most often caused by bacteria entering the skin, usually through a hair follicle and causing an infection to start.  Like many skin infections, it will grow and fill with liquid until either it drains itself or the patient/doctor lances it and drains away the fluid.

Boils can be painful, especially in the genital area, but the medical advice most often give is to leave the swelling alone as long as possible and let the infection take its natural course. The reason for this advice is that the boil is usually full of infected material and opening it yourself runs the risk of spreading the infection and so making things worse.

It is quite common for people to suffer from boils.  The commonest cause is the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, but there are also other bacteria that can cause skin infection and swelling and also by fungi. Sometimes, infection occurs in tiny cuts or abrasions, such as nicks caused by shaving.

Boils can erupt anywhere on the body, but usually they show up on the face, neck, armpit, buttocks, and thighs. In some cases there can be multiple boils in the same place.

It’s usual for a boil or infected spot to have run its course within two weeks. During that time it’s important to observe the basic rules of hygiene, including frequent washing of the hands, and not sharing towels, so that the infection is not spread elsewhere while it persists.

One reason why it is wise to consult your doctor is that it is also possible to suffer form an ingrowing hair follicle and this is something will probably persist and need to be removed in a minor operation.
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I lived in Europe for a while and they use magnesium sulfate for boils.  It works great.  I've used it before on my vaginal area and after 3 to 4 days, the boils are gone.  They don't sell magnesium sulfate in a paste form in America, but you can buy magnesium pills over the counter.  Crush the pills with a pill crusher and mix with a little bit of water.  You want a very thick paste.  Apply this to the boils and keep they covered if possible.  Try not to wear tight clothes because the sweat will only cause the boils to worsen.  I hope this helps.
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Ive had the same thing happen to me, I'm 17 years old. Boils start out small and they can grow in size especially when its scratched which is a natural thing you want to do when you feel a bump. Sometimes they hurt to the touch and sometimes they just hurt. It can be irritating yes but itll go away soon. If you can soak in a hot bath for 30 min to an hour a day. And also try increasing the temperature when your in it. This helps!!!
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garry ricafort answered
I got boils all over my vagina one at a time its so painful I have been taking a lot of antibiotics and surgery for that... My OB do the surgery... And I spent a lot of money with that... After wards I get used at it and researched about boils, hot compress help, analgesics and anti inflammatory drugs help too... Do not squeeze wait for the head to form and then squeeze it with a clean hand not contaminating other areas... And ask a dermatologist if its too big make them handle the situation for you... Ask your doctor about both gram positive and gram negative antibiotics so no bacteria will be left behind.... It is very difficult to have boils, I understand how you feel.... Trust me ask help from a dermatologist not an OB they know best when it comes to skin diseases.... Pray it also helps..... God bless you ol I hope this one helps.....
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cooper shannon answered
I get boils sometimes, that are just boils, infected hair folicels. The more you mess with them the worse they get. By messing with them you usually spread them. Trust me you don't want two. Keep hot compress on the area as much as you can, don't' wear tight clothes. Also don't try to puncture it it can spread in your blood stream. It will come to "head" That's when I squeeze them, with clean hands, making sure the infection doesn't get on anything other than a wash rag or paper towels. Through whatever you used away it might be a staff infection, and that stuff is real contagious. Good luck, just be real clean with it, other people who come in contact with the fluid could catch the infection to.
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Im dealing with that problem now. I had one under my arm first then i woke up the next day and had one on the outside of my vagina lips. ive been putting a hot washcloth on it so far. this is no joke it hurts to walk in i have to go to work so its been a rough 2 days. one thing i do know is that its nt a std. i spoke to my mom about it explain how it looks and she said its nothing bad it happens. good luck
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I had a small lump, it doesnt hurt however, went to my doctor on tuesday and she said it was a boil, she has given me a 7 day course on antibiotics, then it will be gone.  I suggest you always go to your doctor to get anything like that checked.  Better to be safe rather than sorry.
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I have the same thing and I recently found out I have gonorrhea.  I know that has nothing to do with it because I do shave.  I would rather go through labor than to go through this awful
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At times wen  your body is over heated... Or if you don't hydrate your body properly you do get boils in your private part.. Also if those parts are not cleaned properly you do face such problems.. If this is happening make sure whenever you go to the washroom you are using antiseptic solution to clean those parts.. And if this problem aggravates consult a doctor.. Remember personal hygeine is very important
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I don't no about that because I wash down stairs all the time with soap and water at least 3/4 times  a day  twice a day and I get spots down there I think if you suffer with any kind of oily skin you can also be effected by it in those  it doesn't mean you are not washing enough  thats a misconception and I don't best to ask your gp to send you to some who can tell you the best cruse of action to take on this stuff like a dermatologist I hope this helps you
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I have the same thing and I recently found out I have gonorrhea.  I know that has nothing to do with it because I do shave.  I would rather go through labor than to go through this awful
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