Pimples on the vagina: causes, treatment and prevention

What girl doesn’t dream of clean and beautiful skin, spending a decent amount on care and going to a cosmetologist. What if you start to worry about pimples on the labia, who should you go to with a sensitive problem and is there any danger in this? Let's take a closer look at all the nuances in this article.

Human skin is designed to protect the body from external influences, but sometimes internal problems can send us signals through the skin. If acne in adolescents is easily explained, then painful pimples on the labia can indicate not only changes in hormonal levels. How to find your own specialist who won’t look askance and won’t judge. Such prejudices are not uncommon. Feel free to go to the doctor, because acne on the genitals does not yet prove the presence of a disease transmitted through sexual intercourse. Some of them represent only an aesthetic defect. Let's look at the types of unpleasant rashes.

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.

Pimples in the groin and pubic area: what they look like and why they occur

Formations in the groin and pubic area are a nuisance that can affect both women and men of any age. Sometimes acne in the groin is caused by completely harmless and easily removable factors - insufficiently careful hygiene, incorrectly selected underwear or poor shaving technique.

However, there are also more serious reasons, signaling that something is wrong in the patient’s body. We will dwell on them in more detail.

Infectious and viral diseases as the cause of acne on the pubis and groin

This is the option that our clinic’s specialists suggest first. The most common diseases are:

lice pubis: small purulent pimples appear at a certain stage of the disease;
syphilis: this disease is characterized by the appearance of one or several pimples on the pubic part of men (often looks like an ulcer and is located on the genital organ itself). In women, in addition to the pubis, they are sometimes observed on the labia. This formation is called chancre. It has a smooth surface with shiny edges, does not cause pain, but is a colorful symptom of the development of a dangerous disease in the body;
genital herpes: one of the signs of the disease is small, blistering-like pimples on the pubic area in women and on the genitals and testicles in men;
human papillomavirus: its filamentous variety almost always affects the pubis and in a non-inflamed state is a wart, but only until the patient, by directed or random actions, provokes its inflammation and suppuration;
mycosis: a fungal disease, one of the external signs of which may be pimples like burn blisters between the legs, in the gluteal fold, on the genitals and in the lower abdomen;
molluscum contagiosum: a pathogen transmitted sexually or through household contacts that provokes pubic acne in women and men with cheesy contents.

Other causes of acne in the inguinal-pubic area

In addition to specific diseases, acne in intimate places can break out for the same reasons as on any other parts of the body: due to endocrine disruption or disruption of internal organs, excess weight, improper diet, hypothermia, diabetes. In addition, acne in the groin in women can form during ovulation and PMS, during pregnancy, lactation and premenopause.

It is not worth determining the initial prerequisites on your own, and even more so trying to get rid of acne by squeezing, independently selecting medications and folk remedies - this is fraught with much more serious consequences than just education in a sensitive area. Therefore, anyone who has a similar problem is expected to see highly qualified specialists at our medical center.

Diagnosis of causes and treatment at the Private Practice clinic

The first step in treating acne, including in the inguinal-pubic area, is to establish the causes of its appearance. Based on this, further tactics of working with the patient are determined. Sometimes recommendations related to personal hygiene, caring for problem areas of the skin and following hair removal rules are sufficient.

In more complex cases, we prescribe a comprehensive examination, including examination of stool for intestinal microflora, blood tests for general indicators, biochemistry and hormones, ultrasound of the digestive organs and kidneys, scrapings, cultures and biopsy. If an infectious etiology is suspected, we refer the patient for STD testing. All laboratory and instrumental studies are performed in our clinic, which is equipped with a modern laboratory and equipment.

Based on the results of the research, our dermatovenerologists select effective complex therapy that is guaranteed to cure groin acne in men and women with a minimal risk of relapse.

Pimples on the pubic area should not be taken lightly, because they can serve as a symptom of dangerous sexually transmitted infections. In this case, the success of treatment largely depends on the stage of the disease. See your doctor on time and be healthy!

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Pimples on the vagina: causes

Rashes and acne can be caused by various factors. Often such changes appear for the following reasons:

If personal hygiene is not observed (especially when using unsuitable detergents and gels).
With frequent cleansing of the vagina (douching disrupts the microflora and causes an inflammatory process).
When wearing tight synthetic underwear. This injures the mucous membrane and causes sweating. The result is the appearance of bacteria and acne.
With the physiological characteristics of thin mucous skin, which causes blockage of the ducts of the sebaceous glands.
If you have an allergic reaction to fabric, shower gel or washing powder.
When hair is removed inaccurately, the hair follicles become inflamed.
In case of hypothermia or overheating of the genital organs.
After childbirth or surgery.

Inflammatory rashes in and around the vagina can be caused by health problems and bacterial infections:

improper diet (with an abundance of fatty and spicy foods);
decreased immunity;
frequent stress, overwork and lack of sleep;
autoimmune diseases;
hormonal imbalance (during puberty, pregnancy or menopause);
various infections that are sexually transmitted: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis;
a pimple may result from staphylococcus entering the vagina;
candidiasis (thrush);
vaginal cyst;
inflammation of the Bartholin gland externally manifests itself as an inflamed pimple.

The specific treatment directly depends on the cause of the appearance of characteristic inflammatory acne on the vagina. Only a doctor can determine the cause and diagnosis.

Possible reasons for the appearance

You need to pay attention to any pimple on an intimate place in women, because it can be a symptom of many dangerous diseases. But not always. In general, there are many reasons why they may appear:

Skin inflammation after depilation.

Acne in the groin in women may appear due to the fact that this procedure was performed poorly. The skin in this area is very delicate, and therefore reacts sensitively to any careless actions. As a rule, the cause of inflammation is ingrown hairs that are not able to overcome the barrier in the form of skin that has become rough after depilation. To prevent this from happening, you need to use scrubs and steam the surface itself.

Hormonal imbalance.

In particular, acne in the intimate area can appear due to hormonal changes. In adolescence - due to puberty, as well as during menopause. In this case, you need to see a doctor and undergo the necessary tests.

Indirectly, the fact that the cause of acne in intimate areas is menopause is indicated by the standard symptoms of this condition:

Stopping or changing menstruation. They can be more abundant (in 35% of cases) or rare and short-lived (60% of cases). The remaining five percent experience a sudden cessation of menstruation.
Hot tides.
Sweating at night.
Headache.
Mood worsens. A woman can get irritated very easily or be overly whiny. Working capacity decreases.
Sleep is disturbed.

But acne in the groin in women is not necessarily a sign of menopause. In addition, it is worth remembering that hormonal changes begin on average only at 47.5 years.

Failure to comply with personal hygiene rules.

Pimples can appear simply due to poor intimate hygiene. The following rules must be followed to prevent them:

It is important to use special detergents for the intimate area, not soap. The fact is that it disrupts the acid-base balance of the vagina. Therefore, soap can create conditions for the development of pathogenic microflora.
You need to wash your genitals at least 2 times a day. In this case, you need to wash, moving from the pubis to the anus, otherwise you can introduce E. coli into the urethra.
Do not direct the water stream directly into the vagina.
It is necessary to use a separate towel for intimate hygiene.
Linen should be made exclusively from natural materials.
It is important to wash before and after sexual intercourse.
During critical periods, pads must be changed every 2-4 hours.

Allergic reactions.

It is possible that the cause of acne is allergic dermatitis. In this case, you need to analyze which hygiene products can trigger rashes. It is also necessary to pay attention to the material from which the underwear is made. It should be cotton; artificial underwear often causes an allergic reaction.

Venereal diseases.

The cause of acne in intimate areas can be sexually transmitted diseases: syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, genital herpes, papillomavirus.

Moles or warts.

A black pimple on an intimate place may turn out to be the most common mole or wart, which a representative of the fair half of humanity accidentally mistook for a pimple. It may also appear black if there is a lot of pus accumulated under the skin or if there is a problem such as an ingrown hair.

Viral diseases

Often the appearance of acne and rashes on the female genital organs is associated with the development of a viral infection. The most common causes of infectious diseases: genital herpes, papilloma virus, molluscum contagiosum. Let's take a closer look at each reason.

The herpes virus enters the body through the mucous membrane and settles on nerve fibers for the rest of life. This virus may never appear, but it is often what causes small pimples to appear on the vagina. Associated symptoms: severe itching, burning and tingling. White pimples on the vagina with transparent pus can appear both on the vagina itself and at the entrance to it: on the labia and perineum. Herpes is transmitted sexually. Treatment of the virus is difficult.

The human papillomavirus occurs in almost every second woman who is sexually active. This virus appears as small flesh-colored pimples with a sharp tip. They are quite difficult to treat. They usually appear at the entrance to the vagina, so they are constantly injured. The papilloma virus can cause the development of cancer.

Molluscum contagiosum is a complex, dangerous viral disease. Purulent acne on the vagina appears in the vagina and labia.

Watery pimples

In almost all cases, rashes in the form of blisters filled with liquid indicate the presence of a pathology that is sexually transmitted.

Watery pimples on a woman's private part are usually a symptom of genital herpes. Rashes occur after a slight deterioration in health (slight increase in body temperature, headache), which a woman in most cases attributes to overwork. Externally, pimples are small blisters filled with clear liquid.

Most often, genital herpes is localized on or near the labia minora and mucous membrane. When pressed, the bubbles burst, releasing liquid. After some time, painful red ulcers form in their place. Their healing time is approximately 2 weeks.

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.

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.

Preventive measures

Even if a problem such as rashes on the genitals is left behind, this does not mean that under the influence of the same reasons it will not return again. Women should draw certain conclusions, especially when the rash appears as a result of a disease, and try to eliminate this factor.

Regardless of the reasons for the appearance of acne, representatives of the fair sex should adhere to simple rules:

Carefully observe intimate hygiene and use special products and baby soap for these purposes.
Use comfortable underwear made from natural materials, selected according to size. It is not recommended to use thong panties as an everyday wardrobe item.
Panty liners should be changed at least every 4 hours. To prevent the development of an allergic reaction, it is advisable to buy unscented hygiene products.
If sores appear after shaving, you must use a depilatory cream designed for sensitive skin.
You should follow all the doctor’s recommendations and do not stop therapy at the first signs of improvement.
Before and after using the toilet in public places, it is strongly recommended to wash your hands with antibacterial soap.
The ability of the immune system to resist infections is directly related to a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, it is worth monitoring the condition of your body and regularly undergoing preventive examinations at a medical institution.

With age, the risk of developing changes in the internal organs of the pelvis increases significantly and this is often manifested by a rash on the mucous membranes of the genital organs. For this reason, you should definitely visit a gynecologist at least twice a year and strictly follow his recommendations.

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.

Rash and pimples on a girl's pussy

Girls at any age can develop pimples and rashes on the genitals, which are formed due to the influence of various factors, including the development of:

diaper dermatitis - is a diaper rash that appears due to prolonged interaction with the surface of the diaper, the baby's feces and the lack of circulation of moisture and air. It looks like purulent rashes, swelling of the skin, spots, bumps and redness in the groin;
allergy – caused by food intake, manifested by redness and erythema of the skin;
overheating - has the appearance of red spots (prickly heat), which form in the inguinal folds of girls and do not cause discomfort, characterized by the appearance of a red rash, spots and watery pimples on the genitals of girls;
candidiasis - caused by a fungus of the genus Candida affects the genital area in girls, characterized by a red rash.

Treatment of rashes and pimples on the labia in girls requires medical supervision.

Disinfectants and drying agents are prescribed for affected areas of the skin. These can be ointments, creams, pastes and powders. In addition, you can use herbal decoctions of nettle, chamomile, string and other herbs.

Symptoms

Don't panic right away if a pimple appears on your vagina. It often goes away on its own and does not cause pain. However, there are those rashes that cause pain:

If acne is localized near the vagina. In this case, they are subject to constant injury from underwear or during sexual intercourse. So, an infection penetrates into the wound, thereby causing an inflammatory process.
Pimples, which are located between the anus and vagina, become irritated by the use of harsh toilet paper and also become inflamed.

The main symptoms include burning, itching, and pain. These signs indicate the development of an infectious disease.

For example, herpes is characterized by tingling, itching and painful sensations when touched. Additional symptoms may include a rise in temperature and nagging pain in the vaginal area.

Types of rashes

As you know, rashes are different and differ in the content that fills the pimple. Often, acne occurs with pus and water.

Pimples also differ from each other in color. You may notice inflamed pimples that are bright red in color. This suggests that the inflammation process is at its peak. You may notice yellow pimples, the contents of which consist of pus.

It often happens that the skin is accompanied by painful sensations when pressed, but there are no visible changes on the skin. This indicates that the pimple is of a subcutaneous type. This type of acne is painful.

There are seals on the skin, and removing a pimple will require quite a bit of effort. The seal on the skin prevents the contents from coming out, which often turn out to be purulent.

White pimples on the labia

Small white pimples on the labia minora are a common occurrence today.

Among white pimples, there are two types of rashes:

similar in appearance to goose skin;
having a white head with purulent contents.

White pimples, which resemble goose bumps in appearance, can pop up due to a large accumulation of cells that are considered dead. These cells belong directly to the epidermis. The accumulation of cells is often concentrated near the hair follicles or on the inside of the mucous membrane.

Due to the appearance of pimples, the skin becomes rough, hard, and rough. To get rid of pimples, it is enough to ensure the necessary hygiene and also treat the area of rough skin with a washcloth.

Causes:

Frequent shaving. This often happens when the method of hair removal is chosen using a razor. When using a razor, it is very easy to damage not only the skin, but also the hairs on the skin. When damaged, microbes can easily penetrate into the epidermis, which causes the inflammatory process to begin, resulting in a rash of pimples. Due to frequent depilation, hairs become quite thin. This is, of course, an advantage, but still such hair cannot grow outward and grows into the skin. Ingrown hairs also contribute to inevitable inflammatory processes.
Synthetic underwear. Today in lingerie stores you can see a large assortment, which, unfortunately, is offered from non-breathable fabric called synthetics. Synthetic underwear is the first reason why inflammatory processes occur. Due to synthetic fabric, the skin begins to sweat, thereby creating a favorable environment for the development of bacteria.
Hypothermia of the body. In such situations, the immune system is compromised. After all, first of all, the level of immunity decreases, which subsequently causes bacterial activity, accompanied by the formation of pimples.
Venereal and infectious diseases. When diagnosing diseases of an infectious nature, as well as sexually transmitted diseases, processes of inflammation and the appearance of pimples may develop.

Subcutaneous pimples on the labia

Subcutaneous acne is another type of rash that often worries women.
Being under the skin, such pimples accumulate a large amount of pus and are dense. When you press on the place where the pimple has formed under the skin, you may feel pain.

This type of pimple can be identified by compaction in the skin.

Many people try to get rid of this type of acne on their own. This is not worth doing.

Firstly, it is very easy to introduce an infection into an already inflammatory process with your hands. Secondly, it will not be possible to completely remove such a pimple.

It is best to leave the pimple and not touch it yourself. After all, this is also dangerous because this type of pimple can develop into a boil, the removal of which cannot be done without medical intervention. If such a pimple bothers you for a long time and the exacerbation does not go away on its own, then it is better to consult a doctor.

Red pimples

Often, women confuse red pimples and rashes. If a rash appears on the skin, then it does not pose a threat. A red rash can occur due to hormonal changes, as well as during pregnancy, as well as during puberty and menopause.

If red pimples form, this can cause stressful situations. Such rashes, as a rule, go away on their own and do not pose any harm to a woman’s health.

Colds

Due to a cold, acne may also break out. This is due to a reduced level of the immune system. Such rashes do not pose any threat and will disappear on their own as soon as the body returns to its normal state and the level of immunity is restored.

Watery

Watery pimples often occur in women. Many patients do not attach importance to rashes, but in vain. After all, watery-looking pimples can cause genital herpes.

Genital herpes is transmitted from a sexual partner. During the treatment period you should abstain from sexual intercourse. Moreover, diagnosis is necessary, as well as consultation with a doctor.

Causes:

Transitional age. During puberty, every girl faces the problem of pimples. Pimples can appear not only on the face, but also on the genitals. There is an explanation for everything - puberty. Due to hormonal changes, pimples appear in the body. The most important thing is not to remove the rash yourself. This can make the condition worse.
Inflammation. Inflammatory processes are also one of the reasons why pimples appear. The thing is that inflammatory processes manifest themselves quite simply and easily. Inflammations can be due to lack of hygiene, synthetic underwear, excessive sweating, as well as stressful situations and a lowered immune system.
Uncomfortable underwear. Uncomfortable underwear means wearing synthetic underwear. Due to the non-breathable material of the underwear, the skin under the underwear begins to sweat. In this case, favorable conditions are created for the development of bacteria, which subsequently cause inflammatory processes and the eruption of pimples. It is recommended that women choose cotton underwear.
Lack of hygiene. Failure to comply with hygiene rules also leads to the appearance of rashes and pimples. To avoid such problems, it is recommended to wash your face twice a day – morning and evening. It is also necessary to select a gel for intimate hygiene and exclude laundry soap.
STD. This type of rash is the most dangerous of all existing ones. As a rule, with STDs, condylomas, genital herpes, and syphilis can appear. In case of such diseases, you must immediately consult a doctor for diagnosis and complete and effective treatment. With such diseases, pimples appear multiple times and contain water. The big disadvantage of these diseases is their instant spread throughout the genitals.
Papillomas . Papillomas, like condylomas, can begin to spread throughout the entire genital organ. Papillomas look the same as pimples. It is also better to diagnose such rashes by a doctor and achieve effective treatment.

Types of acne

Various types of acne can form on the genitals of women. The following characteristic rashes appear in and near the vagina:

Small white pimples on the vagina. They usually appear singly or as a rash.
Purulent pimple on the vagina. It usually causes pain.
Large pimples on the vagina. These are reflections of a serious infectious disease (for example, folliculitis).
Small red pimples appear as large rashes and itch.
Small, flesh-colored bumps are subcutaneous pimples; they can be diagnosed by palpation.

Pimples near the vagina are usually not painful.

Purulent acne

Such rashes are often isolated in nature. Abscesses on a woman’s genitals can result from:

insufficient compliance with hygiene rules;
wearing tight underwear or items made of synthetic fibers;
skin injury.

In some cases, such acne indicates the presence of a serious illness. Purulent rashes can be a symptom of the following ailments:

Sexually transmitted pathologies (for example, trichomoniasis, lymphogranuloma venereum, gonorrhea).
Vulvar ulcers. This is a disease that is most often diagnosed in girls. Accompanied by an increase in body temperature, a pronounced deterioration in well-being and swelling of the labia.
Vulvovaginitis. This is an inflammatory process of an infectious nature, during the development of which the external genitalia and vaginal mucosa are affected.
Furunculosis. This is multiple lesions of the hair follicles of a purulent-necrotic nature.
Scabies.
Diphtheria.
Atopic dermatitis.
Typhoid fever.

Thus, purulent pimples on a woman’s genitals can be the result of poor hygiene, sexually transmitted diseases, diseases of the vulva, as well as pathologies of other systems.

Diagnostics

The manifestation of a serious disease in the vagina can be diagnosed only by examination by a gynecologist. Also, during an external examination, he will be able to determine the type of acne.

However, in some cases it is not possible to immediately determine the cause. In this case, the doctor will test for infections:

vaginal smear, which shows the presence of pathogenic microflora;
blood and urine tests if necessary.

Self-medication and self-diagnosis cannot be practiced.

When should you go to the doctor?

Often a woman is lost if she discovers that she has acne or rashes on her vagina. Many people try to get rid of acne on their own. In some cases, this is permitted, especially when the acne does not cause pain.

However, you need to know specific cases when you need to literally run to the doctor:

if the rash does not go away for a week, it intensifies and becomes painful;
if a large painful pimple appears after an intimate relationship;
if the rash is characterized by swelling of the genitals and severe itching;
if typical ulcers, red spots form and the skin begins to peel off;
if your health worsens (high temperature rises, lymph nodes swell);
when vaginal discharge appears.

This is a list of reasons when you need to urgently contact a gynecologist. Otherwise, serious complications cannot be avoided.

Traditional methods

You can try to cure rashes on the labia majora and minora using alternative medicine recipes. Acne that was caused by hypothermia, poor hygiene or improper depilation can be easily eliminated at home.

Supporters of traditional methods of therapy recommend using the following methods:

You need to boil the potatoes, add cream (1 tbsp), honey (1 tsp) and the yolk of one egg. The resulting mixture is applied to the inflammation, and after 10 minutes it is washed off with warm water. This product will help in the fight against whiteheads in the intimate area.
Turmeric (1 tbsp), sprouted soybeans (3 tbsp) and linden honey (1 tsp) are combined into a homogeneous mass, which is applied to sores as an ointment. Place cotton wool on top and secure with adhesive tape. The compress is changed every 4 hours.
The aloe leaf is cut lengthwise, the spines are removed and applied to the inflamed areas. This compress is fixed with a bandage or bandage. The procedure is carried out before going to bed for 3-4 days. The product will help remove purulent acne on the labia.
Raw materials from chamomile or sage inflorescences (20 g) are poured with boiling water (1 tbsp.) and infused for 15 minutes. Then the broth is filtered and used for hygiene procedures. Such manipulations should be carried out up to 5-7 times a day.
Squeeze the juice out of fresh cranberries (30 g), moisten a cotton pad with it and apply to the rashes up to 3 times a day.
Buckwheat porridge (1 tbsp) is placed in a bandage and pressed onto the pimple with purulent contents. The method allows you to get rid of the problem in 1 day if you apply it every 2-3 hours.
Grated raw potatoes are wrapped in gauze and applied to the rash in the bikini area for 15-20 minutes.
Fenugreek seeds are poured with enough boiled water to obtain a viscous consistency. The mass is applied to pimples 4 times a day and secured with a gauze bandage. The compress is kept for 5 hours, and then replaced with a new one.
One onion is baked in the oven and, after cooling, cut into 2 parts. One half is applied to the acne. Periodically it is necessary to change the bandages and wash the sores with hydrogen peroxide.

It is impossible to permanently get rid of tumors that were caused by pathology of the internal genital organs without going to a medical institution. Only a qualified doctor will find out the root cause of their appearance and relieve painful symptoms.

Treatment options

Often women try to find out on their own what and how to treat rashes. However, prescribing treatment on your own is extremely dangerous. The specific type of therapy depends on the characteristics of the woman’s body and the type of disease. Therefore, if acne appears on the vagina, treatment can only be prescribed by a doctor after diagnosis. Typically, therapy is complex.

The most commonly prescribed internal medications are:

antihistamines, antibiotics;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and antifungal drugs;
complex of vitamins and immunostimulants;
sedatives: valerian, motherwort, decoction of mint and lemon balm.

The main method of treatment is local. It involves the use of ointments and irrigation solutions.

If the pimple is internal and located inside the vagina, then suppositories and douching are prescribed as treatment:

to relieve itching - hormonal agents;
for washing - antiseptic solutions.

Purulent formations are treated with Vishnevsky ointment or antibacterial ointments. Herpes must be treated with the antiviral drug Acyclovir. In some advanced cases, surgery is required to remove the pus. Molluscum contagiosum and papilloma are treated only with laser therapy or liquid nitrogen.

Treatment

The treatment regimen directly depends on the cause of the rash. Drug treatment of acne on the genital organs in women consists of taking or externally using anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents. If the rash is accompanied by pain, your doctor may recommend painkillers.

Acne removal can be done in several ways. If papillomas are detected, they are resected. If a woman is bothered by small ulcers, the doctor opens them in compliance with all the rules in order to prevent the addition of a secondary infection. If a complication occurs in the form of boils, the gynecologist or dermatovenerologist sends the patient to a surgeon.

Prevention

The most important preventative method is personal hygiene. It is necessary to wash the genitals daily, using special products for intimate hygiene. It is highly not recommended to use a syringe. This method disrupts the vaginal microflora, causing acne and rashes.

Be sure to purchase comfortable underwear made from natural fabrics. Try not to wear thongs. It is this type of underwear that most often causes infection of the genital organs. When using pads, change them every 3-4 hours. If you experience discomfort or itching in the vagina, consult a doctor immediately. Remember that your health is in your hands. It is much easier to cure a disease at an early stage of its development. Otherwise, untimely treatment causes a number of complex consequences.

According to the place of manifestation

Pimples differ not only in appearance and the reasons that led to their formation, but also in location. Depending on the location of the formation of the rash, special therapy may be carried out, requiring special medications and acne removal techniques. The most dangerous and difficult to diagnose are pimples located on the labia minora and in the vagina.

Pimple on the small lip in women

photo of a pimple on the labia minora in women
Pimples on the labia minora can appear due to the influence of various factors:

failure to comply with personal hygiene measures;
abuse of soap during hygiene procedures, which leads to dryness of the epithelium, irritation of tissues and cracks in the skin through which bacteria penetrate;
herpetic eruptions primarily affect the mucous membranes, which means that quite often they form watery pimples on the labia minora;
Venereal diseases can also provoke the formation of acne of various types on the labia minora.

If a pimple bothers you, causes itching, burning, or peeling, then you will need the help of a qualified specialist, since it is almost impossible to determine the type of rash on the sebaceous labia from a photo from the Internet.

Vaginal rash

A rash in the vagina is detected during an examination by a gynecologist. This problem is serious and requires careful study and treatment in the future. As a rule, a rash in the vagina in women is formed due to:

Inflammatory processes of the Bartholin gland, which is localized at the entrance to the vagina. The causes of inflammation can be a history of gonorrhea, mycoplasmosis and trichomoniasis.
A pimple in the vagina is not a simple formation, but can be a boil on the labia or a carbuncle. The reasons for the formation of such growths can be a vaginal cyst, paraurethritis and urethral diverticulum.
Herpes virus infection, condylomas and even molluscum contagiosum can be located in the vagina. These diseases are transmitted primarily through sexual contact, which means it is necessary to avoid unprotected sexual intercourse.

There are quite a few types and causes of acne in the vagina. When a formation is detected, diagnosis and treatment should be carried out exclusively by a specialist. For treatment, specific therapy with antibacterial drugs of local and systemic action, immune-supporting treatment is used, and antiseptics are also used.