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Re: current vulvar cysts
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:51:32 -0600 (CST)
Sebaceous cysts tend to be filled with a solid waxy material. As such,
they tend to stay around, but may disappear after a few weeks. If they
are firm whitish appearing nodules, then likely they are sebaceous. Not
much that can be done about them, though in theory, frequent heat packs
might keep the pores open and lessen them.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001, Melissa wrote:
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>Hi! I have been wondering about recurrent cysts that I get on my vulva.
>I have been told that they are sebaceous cysts by my ob-gyn and Planned
>Parenthood, however no one seems to know much about these. They occur
>on the inside of the labia, but along the outer part, never on the inner
>part close to the vaginal opening. They occur often next to the
>clitoris, and sometimes in the area (prepuce?) above the clitoris. They
>are generally about pea-size but the size varies. They are sometimes
>tender to the touch, sometimes not. They are never painful;I could not
>feel them if I wasn't looking for them. They do not itch or otherwise
>bother me. Usually I only get one at a time, occasionally there may be
>more than one. I get about 1 every month, but the time course may vary.
>I do not notice any correlation with my menstrual cycle or anything
>else. They gradually decrease in size until they disappear, usually 1-3
>weeks. I was just wondering if you agree with this diagnosis, and if
>there is anything that causes it/may decrease incidence of. Thank you!
>
>--
>Melissa
>
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James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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