Some women may be bothered by pimples on the labia. What is the reason for such a manifestation, and how can you get rid of it? Such questions excite women who have similar problems. The appearance of pimples in the intimate zone can speak of several diseases at once. It is necessary to consult a doctor to establish the correct diagnosis, and, in addition, to prescribe a suitable therapy.
Many women self-medicate, which is simply unacceptable even with such a seemingly frivolous manifestation. Next, let's talk about such an unpleasant phenomenon for women as the appearance of red pimples on the labia. In addition, we will find out what are the main causes of this disease and see how such rashes can be cured. So, let's start by looking at the causes of the pathology.
Reasons for appearance
The causes of the appearance of pimpleson the labia are the following factors and diseases:
- The appearance of genital herpes.
- Period of puberty.
- Bad underwear made of synthetic fabrics along with the lack of proper hygiene of the intimate area.
- The occurrence of inflammation of the hair follicles.
- The emergence of sexually transmitted diseases.
- A woman has the papilloma virus.
- Presence of hormonal imbalance.
Very often pimples on the labia itch. Pathological rashes are of different types, each type of such a skin manifestation indicates the presence of an ailment.
Types of rashes
As stated earlier, pimples on the labia can occur due to various diseases, including those that are sexually transmitted. Now consider their main types:
- Pimples with genital herpes. In this case, we are talking about rashes with watery small pimples that occur on the genitals in women. Such pimples can itch a lot, and, in addition, they can also hurt. It can be quite difficult to completely get rid of such an ailment, but, nevertheless, a long remission can be achieved. What are the pimples on the labia minora?
- Painful seals that are located under the skin of the female genital organs. With this type of pimples, as a rule, the doctor diagnoses the process of inflammation of the Bartholin gland. This disease is not considered dangerous, but untimely therapy can lead to very serious problems.
- Oftenthere are white bumps on the labia. These are genital warts and papillomas. Such pimples have the appearance of watery blisters, which have a sharp top. They are located on the genitals, in connection with this, the doctor will definitely notice them during the examination.
- The appearance of a boil. Such a pimple is considered a purulent inflammation, which is treated painlessly and quickly.
- Molluscum contagiosum. Pimples due to this disease are different in shape and size.
- The appearance of red bumps on the labia of a purulent nature are painful and red.
- Presence of Fordyce granules. In this case, we are talking about seborrheic cysts. The pimples may look the same, they are usually light and have a small size.
- The appearance of small wounds, later turning into pimples on the inner labia.
Women's he alth care
The statistics of women who are not able to get pregnant the first time, and at the same time bear a child, unfortunately, every year becomes sadder and sadder. Chronic infections, along with hormonal disorders and abortions - all this has an extremely negative impact on the reproductive functions of the fair sex. With age, this deplorable situation only intensifies. The fact is that the he alth that was lost in youth will be impossible to restore.
Seventy percent of women who go to the antenatal clinic have to be treated with anti-inflammatorymedications, hormonal therapy, antibiotics, or even resort to surgery. In this regard, it would not be superfluous to recall that it is extremely important to contact a gynecologist when the slightest problem arises related to women's he alth.
Next, consider the treatment options for pimples on the labia in women in each case.
Genital herpes
With this disease, women are often worried about pimples on the labia. Pimples can hurt and itch. In addition to the rash, other symptoms may occur in the form of general malaise and fever. Genital herpes, unfortunately, cannot be completely cured, as it remains in the body forever. You can contract this unpleasant disease during sexual contact. The only way to protect yourself is to use condoms during sex.
In the presence of herpes pimples inside the labia, quite frequent relapses are possible. The return of the disease occurs for various reasons. First, it is a state of immunity. The fact is that when the immune system is weakened, herpes can quickly activate. Hypothermia is also a reason for the reappearance of herpes rashes.
The treatment of this disease includes, first of all, drugs for herpes, for example, Acyclovir. These medicines are given in the form of oral tablets. Ointments for external use may also be prescribed. Most herpes symptoms resolve within three weeks.
Reasonspimples in the intimate area: lack of hygiene and inappropriate underwear
Often, women get beautiful underwear, while not caring about its size and quality. Some fabrics can irritate the skin during contact with it, and if the panties are also small, then friction will certainly affect the labia in the form of pimples and redness that appear. Thus, underwear must necessarily be sewn exclusively from natural fabrics, this can protect not only from irritation, but also preserve the he alth of a woman. We must not forget that artificial fabrics do not allow air to pass through, which contributes to the emergence of pathogenic bacteria.
Today, the issue of non-observance of intimate hygiene is irrelevant, but, nevertheless, there are still women who neglect regular visits to the shower, which can certainly affect delicate skin. Pimples with pimples that appear on the labia if a woman does not wash regularly are easily curable, for this it will be enough just to provide daily hygiene procedures, after which all negative manifestations will immediately disappear.
The occurrence of inflammation of the hair follicles
The process of inflammation of the hair follicles is a consequence of the disease of folliculitis. A similar ailment appears against the background of a fungal infection or due to infection with Staphylococcus aureus. Local therapy usually involves treatment with different solutions, however, if a rash of a similar nature on the labia suddenly rotted and there are a lot of them, then the womaneven surgical treatment may be required.
Be that as it may, you can completely get rid of this disease only by eradicating the causes of its occurrence. The doctor will prescribe the necessary medical procedures, after which the disease will immediately recede. It is definitely impossible to cure this disease on your own.
What else could little white bumps on the labia mean?
Venereal diseases
Against the background of infection with sexually transmitted diseases, rashes on the labia often occur, which can be of different colors and sizes. Often, sexually transmitted infections can be asymptomatic, because of this, therapy is belated. In serious illnesses like hepatitis and AIDS, cold symptoms can be observed along with fever, aching muscles and joints. Other diseases can manifest themselves in the form of rashes in the intimate area, but often this happens when the disease has already begun to progress.
A rash that occurs on the labia can often be the cause of gonorrhea, and, in addition, syphilis, and the more advanced the stage of the disease, the larger the area of \u200b\u200bthe rash, and the pimples themselves can become much more inflamed, turning into ulcers. Any sexually transmitted disease can be easily transmitted sexually, in this regard, before engaging in sexual intercourse, you need to take care of all protective measures.
It should be emphasized that untimely and incomplete treatment of these ailments canlead to sad consequences, infections can spread beyond the initial localization, against which it will be much more difficult to destroy them. Women who neglect treatment, among other things, may simply remain infertile.
The papillomavirus causes many serious diseases in women. Among them, for example, cancer of the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and, in addition, various precancerous pathologies and other problems that can occur against the background of the papillomavirus, especially its sixteenth and eighteenth types. One of the main symptoms of this disease is the occurrence of painful acne, and, in addition, pimples and warts on the labia.
Treatment of pimples on the labia majora or small ones today is based on the latest methods, such as chemical exposure and cryotherapy. In parallel, patients take various medications. This virus belongs to intractable diseases, and therefore it is necessary to take absolutely all doctor's prescriptions seriously, without neglecting the recommendations of specialists and not starting the disease.
One of the main ways of infection with this virus is unprotected sex. In seventy percent of cases of this disease, the culprit is precisely the sexual intercourse that occurs without appropriate means of protection.
The influence of hormonal imbalance and transitional age on the occurrence of pimples
During adolescence, adolescents very often develop skin rashes, and on the genitals as well. Such manifestations arecompletely harmless. It should only take some time, and then the pimples themselves will certainly disappear. In especially difficult situations, you can use special products with antibacterial properties. Ordinary brilliant green is able to dry these pimples well, and then they will very soon disappear without a trace.
Failure in the hormonal system can lead to skin rashes. The localization of the occurrence of acne can serve as the intimate zone of a woman. If a rash appears on the labia due to a hormonal disorder, the doctor will prescribe a therapeutic course of special drugs.
Failure in the hormone system can lead to various diseases, which are not always curable. Only a doctor can determine the true picture of the disease and prescribe the right therapy.
Methods of treating pimples that occur on the labia
As discussed earlier, the most correct solution is to see a doctor with red or white pimples on the labia minora. You can not deal with the treatment of such acne on your own. However, it happens that a person does not have such an opportunity. What to do in this case? The patient can manage on his own, but this is far from always possible. Let's figure out further what is better to do in each case:
- Regardless of whether there are small pimples on the labia or large pimples on the genitals, you need to resort to the rules of prevention, which will be discussed below.
- In case the womanfinds white pimples on his genitals that do not cause pain, you should try to treat them with disinfectant solutions or brilliant green. The last remedy is good because it has a detrimental effect on Staphylococcus aureus, which is often the causative agent of genital rashes.
- In the presence of any rashes, it will be very good to take vitamins with immunomodulators. They can be started as soon as a woman finds white pimples along with any other rash. This will certainly help the body to better cope with the causes that caused the rash.
- Such an ailment as bartholinitis is treated only with antibiotics, and, in addition, with painkillers and drugs of the sulfanilamide group. It is in no way possible to self-medicate with this ailment, since bartholinitis can go to the stage of an abscess, which will need to be opened in order to remove the pus. Therefore, treatment must be carried out exclusively in a hospital.
- Boils can not be treated immediately, but wait a while until it matures, and the pus does not come out on its own. But in the event that time passes, and the boil grows in size, causing pain, and the skin around it turns red, then you will definitely have to go to the gynecologist. The doctor will give a referral for a consultation with a surgeon to open the boil. This must be done only by a specialist in order not to infect.
- As for the white pimples on the labia in the form of papillomas and condylomas, these do notare being treated. They can only be removed with a laser or through a cryosurgery procedure.
- Molluscum contagiosum can also be removed with liquid nitrogen or a laser.
- As for genital herpes, it can be cured with Acyclovir or Acic.
- Small pimples on the labia or Fordyce granules can only be removed with a laser or cryosurgery.
- Painful acne that causes burning during urination cannot be cured on its own, a visit to a specialist is a must. This is most likely to be a sexually transmitted disease. Only a doctor can make a correct diagnosis and prescribe adequate therapy.
It is important that even with the same diagnosis, patients are prescribed different drugs in strictly individual dosages. It should be borne in mind that, without being a gynecologist or dermatological venereologist, a person is not able to prescribe the correct and adequate treatment for himself.
Be that as it may, even if a person sees that in his case you can try to cure the rash on your own, it is still strongly recommended to contact a specialist who will prescribe the right treatment, selected specifically for a particular patient. And this will serve as a guarantee of a speedy recovery.
Next, we will consider the main preventive measures that will certainly help women avoid such a phenomenon as the appearance of pimples on the labia minora.
Prevention of pimples inwomen's intimate area
It is very important not only to heal rashes on the genitals, but also to prevent their occurrence in the future. Prevention of pimples on the labia is very simple:
- Personal hygiene required. As soon as a woman finds pimples, it is better to use ordinary baby soap, and after the course of treatment, it will be possible to return to the usual intimate hygiene products. It is very important that they are all free of any dyes, fragrances, fragrances, and so on.
- Tight underwear made of non-natural material should be avoided, as well as thongs, etc. Cotton products are ideal underwear. Panties must have a classic model or be shorts and be sure to match the size of the woman.
- Among other things, use unscented panty liners. Do not forget that they need to be changed every four hours.
- You need to properly remove hair in the bikini area. It is advisable to do this not with a razor, as this method can cause irritation for many ladies. It is better to use a good depilatory cream for sensitive skin.
- You can not self-medicate, you must always remember that the most important thing is to identify the cause that provoked the appearance of rashes in the form of pimples. And only a specialist can do this.
- It is imperative to follow the recommendations and the course of therapy and prevention that were prescribed by the doctor. In the event that a woman feels improvement, neither inUnder no circumstances should she leave him. You always need to complete the treatment.
The above are general recommendations that are suitable for any patient who develops labial pimples. The photo does not reflect all the unpleasant symptoms. In each individual situation, the gynecologist will certainly give special recommendations regarding the prevention of such diseases. After the course of therapy, when the problem is already behind, it is very important not to forget that it can return again if you do not change your lifestyle along with habits and the like. After all, it is always much easier to prevent an ailment than to cure it later. We should also remember the importance of prevention, which should become an integral part of every woman's lifestyle.
