Pimples on the labia: varieties, main causes of appearance, methods of prevention and therapy

Every woman surely faces various types of rashes in the genital area. Pimples on the labia appear for various reasons, in some cases the rash is completely harmless and disappears on its own within a few days. In others, it requires a mandatory visit to the gynecologist. When should you urgently run to the doctor and get tested?

The main causes of rashes on the labia are:

• Allergic reaction. It can occur in response to panty liners, panty liners, soaps and gels, laundry detergents, rinses, dyes, and fabrics that make up the undergarments. In some cases, food allergies are also manifested in this way.
• Irritation. As a rule, the rash appears after shaving off the hair, or removing vegetation with an overly concentrated depilatory cream. Sometimes a rash appears due to swimming in pools where the water is purified by chlorination, salt lakes and etc. A similar problem often worries a woman if she prefers underwear made of synthetic materials, lace.
• Hormonal Disorders. Rashes of a different nature often bother girls at puberty, when the level of sex hormones is unstable and constantly changing. But often, a similar problem persists in mature women. The chronology of the appearance of the rash is associated with the menstrual cycle, ovulation, pregnancy.
• Damage to the skin. Often, acne occurs when dense elastic bands of panties or swimming trunks strongly rub the delicate skin of the labia. This is usually typical for thongs, too tight underwear.
• Inflammation of the hair follicles. In this case, the rash is of a certain nature - they are localized around the hair. As a rule, similar symptoms occur after waxing, shugaring, with increased secretion of the sebaceous glands in the genital area.
• Failure to comply with the rules of personal hygiene. The skin of the external genital organs requires regular cleansing (twice a day with soap or specially designed products, and preferably after each bowel movement). Otherwise, there is a high probability of blockage of the sebaceous glands and the appearance of a pustular rash.
• Hypothermia. Wearing clothing inappropriate for the season and weather, prolonged swimming in cold water, sitting on cold surface contributes to the appearance of a rash, complicated by the addition of bacterial flora - boils.
• Various diseases of the genitourinary system, including sexually transmitted diseases. Often, sexually transmitted infections appear in the form of various types of rashes on the external genital organs. Pimples on the genitals can be a symptom of the herpes virus, human papilloma, molluscum contagiosum of syphilis.
• The defeat of the sebaceous glands. With blockage of the excretory ducts of the sebaceous glands located near the entrance to the vagina, there is a high risk of the formation of cysts, which outwardly look like bumps rising above the skin surface.

The cause of the rash on the female genitals can be assumed by its external signs and localization. So, white pimples on the labia arise when a certain amount of pus accumulates, which happens when a bacterial infection gets in.

Usually, they are the result of:

• hypothermia;
• damage to the skin when removing unwanted vegetation from the bikini area;
• ingrown thin weakened hair after depilation;
• irritation after prolonged wearing of synthetic underwear, pads (especially in the hot season);
• hypothermia;
• a number of infections of the genitourinary organs.

Subcutaneous lumps usually form in the area of ​​the excretory ducts of the sebaceous glands. The cause of their appearance is the blockage of the duct and the subsequent accumulation of secretions under the skin. As a result, a subcutaneous cyst forms, which is sometimes covered with a dense capsule of hardened lipids. At first they are small in size, but over time they can grow and interfere with walking, movement, and wearing underwear.

The secretion of the sebaceous glands is an excellent breeding ground for pathogenic flora. As a result of bacterial complications, a previously painless seal becomes inflamed, reddens, and purulent contents appear. In such cases, the help of a specialist is required. Red pimples are usually non-infectious. They appear when skin irritation, allergic reaction.

Sometimes a similar rash occurs when hormonal disruptions occur. In most cases, they are very small, sometimes itching, but more often they go away on their own without drug intervention. Watery papules are usually the "classic" symptom of genital herpes. They can appear both on the outside of the labia and inside, closer to the vagina. These blisters sometimes itch and may be painful to touch.

Pimples on the labia: when to see a doctor, methods of therapy and prevention

A visit to a gynecologist is not the most pleasant procedure, therefore, when a rash occurs on the labia, especially if it does not bother with additional itching or pain, women rarely go to the doctor.

However, it is necessary to make an appointment with a specialist in such cases:

• bumps on the labia do not go away anymore 7-10 days, even if during this time their number has remained the same;
• the rash becomes pustular, more intense color, the size and number of spots increases;
• additional pain, burning and itching appear;
• some time before the onset of the rash, there was unprotected sexual contact with a previously unknown partner;
• the adjacent inguinal lymph nodes increase in size;
• there is a discharge from the vagina or urethra;
• there was a fever, headaches, symptoms of general malaise.

Naturally, the treatment of pimples on the labia depends on the cause of its occurrence. If the spots were provoked by irritation or microtrauma of the skin, it is enough to regularly apply bepanten or any other anti-inflammatory creams and gels. You should also pay special attention to hygiene.

Other types of rash require more specific therapy:

• purulent pimples in no case should be squeezed out, this can provoke further spread infections, doctors recommend treating the skin of the external genital organs with any antiseptic solution (miramistin, chlorhexidine);
• inflammation and cysts of the sebaceous glands also cannot be tried to be removed on their own, sometimes a course is required antibiotic therapy, and in some cases, the neoplasm is removed with a laser or scalpel;
• boils also require a special approach, pressure, combing and piercing can cause pathogenic microflora to enter the blood and lymph flow;
• formations caused by the human papillomavirus (condyloma) and molluscum contagiosum require consultation with an immunologist and antiviral therapy in combination with immunomodulators.

• pustules and blisters provoked by the genital herpes virus are prone to recurrent treatment, therefore in this case, long-term use of Acyclovir or another drug that is active in relation to this is necessary virus;
• A rash resulting from a sexually transmitted disease requires mandatory antibiotic therapy, and the required drug (or a combination of them), only a doctor should determine the dose and duration of treatment.

For the duration of therapy and until the rash disappears completely, vitamin-mineral complexes should be taken to maintain the body, and nutrition should be rationalized. In addition, it is necessary to abandon tight synthetic underwear, regularly carry out intimate hygiene. Also, before finding out the cause of the rash, doctors recommend abstaining from sexual activity. The main method of preventing a situation when pimples appear on the labia is elementary care and cleansing of the skin of the genitals, regular replacement of pads (at least once every 3-4 hours).

You should also choose panties made of cotton of the appropriate size. Epilation should be carried out in a proven salon, where all antiseptic rules are observed. In addition, it is necessary to follow the basic principles of protection against sexually transmitted infections. An important role is played by the maintenance of the immune system, a diet rich in all essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids.