Pimple on the labia: why can it appear and why is it dangerous?

Women often experience acne in the groin. This is often associated with hair removal and depilation procedures. The skin in the intimate area is particularly sensitive, which is why it is most susceptible to negative manifestations. Allergic reactions are constant companions of hair removal from intimate areas. They can manifest as multiple rashes or single purulent inflammations.

Causes of ulcers

The most common reasons are presented below.

Table. What causes a groin rash:

Folliculitis

This is one of the most common causes of vaginal rashes and pimples. This infectious skin disease is an infection of the hair follicles and their inflammation. A follicle is a cavity in the skin from which hair grows.

Folliculitis can occur as a result of:

• improper shaving;
• ingrown hair;
• wearing tight clothing that rubs the skin;
• follicles that become blocked by sweat and other skin secretions;
• when using contaminated massage baths and swimming pools;
• Infected cuts (more often from shaving) spread bacteria to nearby follicles.

Sometimes white pimples appear directly on the vagina. What is this? Look closely at the lesion. If the white pimples are large and inflamed, then it is most likely folliculitis.

About “non-troubling” acne

In some cases, hair follicles—light, dense dots—are mistaken for a rash. But these are completely natural objects of subsequent hair growth, so there is no need to worry or carefully study them.

Acne is also confused with the sebaceous glands, which are hypertrophied in the groin due to thicker skin (when compared with other areas).

Such glands look striking and are easy to notice. If they really interfere, they can be easily eliminated by maintaining personal hygiene, using antibacterial agents and special vitamins. But squeezing out intimate abscesses is strictly not recommended!

How to treat?

Inflamed glands produce ulcers, the color of which can vary from light pink to red.

To treat these ulcers, fairly simple methods are used. First, the skin is thoroughly washed with soap and, as soon as it dries, one of the following procedures is performed.

1. Uses of iodine
   . A piece of cotton wool is soaked in iodine and applied to the pimple for ten minutes. This way the abscess will mature faster.

2. Vishnevsky ointment
   . This remedy is most popular in the fight against acne and boils. Ichthyol ointment is also used. Hydrogen peroxide: antiseptic and drying effect. The entire affected intimate area is treated 2-3 times a day.

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3. Aloe juice
   . It is able to heal purulent formations in just a few days. The leaf of the plant is opened and applied to the groin for three or four days, a plaster is used for fixation. Soon the skin will recover and get rid of the abscess.

Let us note once again that you should not squeeze out intimate pimples. This is allowed only if the abscesses are fully mature. After emptying the gland from its contents, it must be disinfected.

Now let’s find out why other purulent pimples may appear in the groin.

Kinds

There are many types of genital rashes.

Below are the most common cases.

1. bartholinitis - compactions under the skin, accompanied by painful sensations and resulting from inflammation of the Bartholin gland;
2. boil - a large purulent pimple on the genitals;
3. papillomas and condylomas - slightly elongated watery pimples with a pointed tip;
4. genital herpes is accompanied by an itchy rash in the intimate area;
5. molluscum contagiosum manifests itself as rashes of various sizes and shapes;
6. small wounds on the genitals, which over time turn into pimples;
7. painful red purulent acne;
8. Seborrheic cysts, otherwise called sebaceous cysts or Fordyce granules, appear in the form of a light-colored rash.

Fat cysts

Wen are rashes that form on the labia of women and in the pubic area due to blockage of the sebaceous glands of the skin. Such formations are called lipomas and are localized directly under the skin due to the increased work of the sebaceous glands, sebum accumulates and leads to blockage of the channels.

The reasons for the appearance of wen include:

• excessive oily skin;
• increased sweating;
• hormonal imbalance;
• abuse of spicy, fatty foods and sweets;
• lack of hygiene;
• use of unsuitable hygiene products
• disturbance of metabolic processes in the body, for example, with diabetes;
• injury to the sebaceous gland (during depilation or active sexual intercourse).

The lipoma or wen must be removed, otherwise the formation of abscesses and even the development of oncology are possible.

Contact dermatitis

This is a disease that is caused by skin contact with external allergens or irritants. Often the appearance of acne on the vagina is due to this very disease. The affected area is the external part of the female genital organs.

Allergens and irritants that provoke the appearance of acne on the vagina:

• syringe;
• lotions, powders and other feminine hygiene products;
• deodorants;
• flavored malo or personal care product;
• washing powder;
• medical gel;
• intimate spermicides;
• condom;
• antiperspirant;
• sanitary pad, tampon (especially scented ones);
• sperm;
• urine.

Contact dermatitis acne is the same type of rash that appears on other parts of the body.

Genital herpes

The symptoms of this disease appear quite quickly. “Bubbles” appear on the patient’s genitals within a week. O often appear on the lips. The rash causes burning, swelling and itching. Pus accumulates inside the pimples, which is squeezed out after some time, and the resulting wounds become ulcers, although they soon heal.

The condition may worsen with a cold, pregnancy or stress.

Pathology treatment methods

This disease can only be suppressed, but medicine is not yet able to completely cure a person. When herpes worsens, the patient is prescribed antiviral drugs.

Diagnosis and treatment

First, a smear is given to analyze the infection, a conclusion is made from the blood whether there is inflammation in the body, and according to indications, a pelvic ultrasound is performed to eliminate the risk of any neoplasms. If you have conditions such as fever, pain in the lower abdomen or pain when urinating, immediately make an appointment with a specialist.

Depending on the appearance of the rash, treatment methods are selected individually. Before visiting a doctor, it is better if you treat the affected area yourself with an antiseptic (alcohol, brilliant green, iodine, chlorhexidine) and start taking multivitamins to increase immune resistance. For local therapy the following will be prescribed:

• cream for children, chamomile or powder with zinc;
• soda or herbal baths, which should be taken on a daily basis.

The systematic approach consists of applying:

• Vitamins and immunostimulating drugs.
• Drugs that fight allergies.
• Antifungal ointments.
• Preparations based on acyclovir.
• Tablets that normalize the activity of the central nervous system (Vitamin B, mint, valerian).
• Antibiotics of the penicillin group if the infection has entered the circulatory system.
• Surgical method. It is used to eliminate fatty cysts, papillomas, and dubious rashes that grow abnormally.

Syphilis

One of the most serious diseases of the STD group, you can become infected with syphilis not only through sex, but also through everyday contact. The danger of the disease is that all the symptoms - ulcers on the labia, ulcerative formations on the mucous membrane - can appear only one and a half to two months after infection. At first, the patient may not know about the infection, which is why the disease only worsens in the future. Signs of syphilis include not only ulcers and ulcers, but also sore throat, temperature changes, and general weakness.

How to treat?

The disease is treated with antibiotics (orally and by injection). If the patient is allergic to penicillin, it is replaced with other drugs. The duration of the course depends on the degree of neglect of the pathology.

Unpleasant formations

Pimples on the vagina look similar to regular rashes that can appear on other parts of the body. They can be large and small, painful and painless, burning, purulent, and so on. This problem is not uncommon. Rashes of this kind are often symptoms of various pathologies, including oncology.

For every woman, such inconveniences cause severe discomfort. Firstly, from the outside the phenomenon is ugly. Secondly, inflamed pimples cause pain when pressed.

The female body has a complex system of self-regulation. That is why even minor violations can cause rashes and inflammation. The female genital organs are very sensitive to external influences. The infection can “await” everywhere: in a public pool, on the beach, if personal hygiene rules are not followed. It is for this reason that various types of rashes and pimples on the vagina often appear on the mucous membrane. Possible reasons are the development of an infectious disease. However, not always.

Bartholin gland cyst

Pathology appears if the excretory duct does not function normally. In this case, the fluid of the Bartholin gland, unable to be excreted naturally, accumulates under the skin and hardens. The bumps that appear can cause discomfort if the gland is infected or the cyst is inflamed. Chlamydia, E. coli, gonococci and staphylococci can lead to the development of the disease.

There is swelling of the labia minora in the area where the cyst appears, body temperature rises, and pain appears.

How to treat?

Antibiotics are used for treatment and can be administered in one of two possible ways:

• by marsupilization;

• through an installed Word catheter.

When should you see a doctor?

It is necessary to consult a doctor when acne does not go away for a long time and causes severe pain, it can itch and itch. They should be treated immediately.

If you have an STD, you need to urgently get tested and undergo appropriate diagnostics. In such cases, you cannot do without the help of a doctor. The formations are somewhat similar to pimples, but have different contents. They resemble small warts, as well as watery blisters, which instantly and multiply spread throughout the genital organ.

Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral disease. Its main cause is infection with a causative virus that belongs to the smallpox group. This virus can only cause the disease in humans, so molluscum contagiosum is an anthroponosis. Animals cannot be a source of infection, since they are neither carriers nor suffer from this disease.

Treatment of molluscum contagiosum is carried out only in case of reduced immunity, absence of regression of rashes, and also with a high viral load. At the initial stage, observing the skin elements for six months is sufficient, since after this time they can regress on their own.

How to treat?

With a normal immune system, such acne disappears in 2-24 months. Drug treatment is aimed at strengthening the immune system.

It is also possible to perform an operation, which may include:

• cryodestruction;
• electrocoagulation;
• excision.

Video - Treatment of molluscum contagiosum

Hypothermia

As a result of temperature changes, acne may appear on the vagina. Small pimples are the most harmless consequence of hypothermia. Usually, hypothermia can cause disruption of blood flow to the mucous membrane. Accordingly, it provokes a weakening of the immune system.

As a rule, cold acne goes away on its own, unless it is due to an infection in the vagina. Otherwise, blood poisoning cannot be avoided. It is for this reason that grandmothers complain about their granddaughters for wearing short jackets. Warm underwear and a long jacket are protection against female diseases.

Pediculosis pubis

A disease such as pediculosis pubis has become a very common disease of the dermis, the causative agent of which is pubic lice. And today we will look in more detail at the symptoms and causes of pubic lice in women and men, its treatment and diagnosis. The pubic louse lives and feeds only on humans. Infection with this parasite does not occur from domestic or wild animals. Most often, lice get on the body of a healthy person during sexual intercourse.

How to treat?

Treatment of lice pubis involves removing the hair and treating the skin with special products. After this, the sore spot is thoroughly washed.

If you have not been able to get rid of a pimple on your own within a week, then you need to go to a gynecologist who will tell you which doctor you should see. To prevent the disease (whatever it is) from worsening, you must seek help after the first appearance of an abscess.

How is it diagnosed?

A specialist (gynecologist, venereologist) must examine the woman in a gynecological chair. He evaluates the condition of acne-affected lips, the size and structure of pathological elements. To clarify the reason why a painful internal pimple or purulent acne may have appeared, a set of examinations is prescribed:

• Taking a smear for hidden infections - biomaterial is collected from the vagina, cervix and cervical canal.
• PCR analysis to detect any pathogens. The biological material is a scraping or smear from the urethra, cervix, venous blood - if herpes or papillomavirus is suspected.
• Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - venous blood is tested for the presence of antibodies to various types of infections.
• Ultrasound of the pelvic organs is necessary to identify pathological changes in the reproductive system.
• General analysis of urine and blood - prescribed to detect problems with other internal organs.

The effectiveness of treatment for acne on the skin of the vulva depends on the correct diagnosis. Therefore, at an appointment with a doctor, the patient must answer standard questions for this case. Among them: when the rash appeared, whether there are chronic diseases, whether there was accidental unprotected sexual contact.

Preventive measures

It’s not for nothing that in Russia the most proverbs and sayings are about cleanliness. It is she who is not only the guarantee of health of body and spirit, but also the guarantor of your beauty.

• Treat yourself to a new intimate hygiene product with your favorite scent. And let taking a shower become an unmissable pleasure for you!
• Always wash your underwear before wearing them. It is not known who tried it on in the store before you. Instead of three or four cheap synthetic ones, choose one, but high-quality panties.
• Do not crush pimples and do not engage in nonsense in the form of self-medication. Because in some cases, even a qualified specialist will not be able to correct what you are doing to yourself.
• Avoid casual relationships. They won't bring anything good.

Prevention

To protect yourself from unpleasant seals and suppurations, you must follow simple recommendations:

1. Stop wearing thongs.
2. Take care of intimate hygiene - wash, use wet bactericidal wipes, especially after being in a public toilet.
3. If you have hypersensitive skin and your bikini area gets irritated every time, there are gentle depilation methods and creams.
4. Follow the timing of changing pads and tampons, use soap without perfumed fragrances.
5. Wash yourself properly, wash the outer part of the genitals, there is no need to clean the vagina, this disrupts the natural microflora, which can cause infection in the genital tract.
6. After purchasing new linen, be sure to pre-wash it and change it for new ones every day.
7. Do not overheat in a bathhouse, sauna, or in the sun, and dress warmly in winter.
8. Get enough sleep, eat the right foods, drink plenty of water, avoid stress.
9. Avoid uncontrolled sexual intercourse.
10. Take immunomodulators and multivitamins that will strengthen the body's defenses.
11. Do not self-medicate, make an appointment with a doctor immediately, only a professional examination will help you understand the severity of the rash and choose the right treatment.

These simple tips can not only improve your well-being, but also save you a lot of money on visiting a gynecologist, venereologist, virologist and dermatologist.