I have a pimple on my vulva and it's a bit itchy

Many women have encountered the problem of acne on the vulva, and most of them squeeze it with their hands or choose to use medicine to deal with it. However, if acne appears in private parts, you must not use medicine casually and pay attention to whether it is a gynecological disease. After discovery, targeted treatment is required, and blind treatment is not allowed, otherwise it is easy to aggravate the condition.

Is acne on women’s private parts a gynecological disease?

It is very normal to have scabies on the private parts similar to acne, because it is covered by dense hair, and the humid and closed environment makes it easy to swell and inflame, which is more common in women with oily skin.

Sometimes, women may develop one or two pimples on the inner thighs, buttocks, or private parts. Although they can heal on their own, people are always a little worried whether they are a sign of gynecological disease? Of course, if it is an ordinary pimple on the face, it does not hurt or itch, and it will get better automatically after some time. Such pimples on the face generally do not need to be worried too much.

If you find that the pimples on your face are growing, getting bigger or losing color, or even showing signs of infection (such as swelling, itching, strong odor), or even suppuration, it may be a sign of gynecological disease!

Causes of vulvar acne

1. Vulvar inflammation

Small bumps on the vulva may be caused by vulvitis, which is caused by excessive vaginal discharge irritating the skin of the vulva. In daily life, because the private parts are easily contaminated with urine, feces and vaginal secretions, the private parts skin is often in a humid environment, which is suitable for the growth of bacteria.

Daily care: do not scratch; underwear should be made of cotton, loose and comfortable to avoid friction; eat and live regularly, get up early and go to bed early, and exercise moderately; quit smoking, drinking, strong tea, coffee and all spicy and irritating foods, and avoid irritating drugs.

2. Genital warts

Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted disease caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), which is usually transmitted through direct or indirect sexual contact. The virus infects the skin and mucous membranes through minor damage in some areas, and after a certain period of danger, cauliflower-like growths and cockscomb-like growths appear.

Daily care: No sexual intercourse during the treatment period; pay attention to diet; wear cotton underwear; underwear should be washed with mild soap.

3. Pseudo-condyloma

Pseudo-condyloma, also known as villous labia minora, is common in women aged 20 to 30. It often appears on the mucous membrane inside the labia minora and the urethral opening, appearing as a large group of fish roe-like papules or velvety finger-like protrusions, with a moist, red and shiny surface. There is no clear explanation for the cause of pseudo-condyloma acuminatum. It may be related to inflammation such as vaginitis or sexual intercourse.

Daily care: Maintain local cleanliness and a local dry environment to avoid irritation such as friction on the affected area.

4. Vestibular gland cyst

Small bumps on the vulva may be vestibular gland cysts. The entrance and exit of the greater vestibular glands are located on the inner side of the labia minora, and bacteria can easily invade and cause inflammation. Generally, the bacteria first invade the epithelial cells of the Bartholin's gland ducts, causing swelling of the mucosa, or causing cervical adhesions after the branch duct tissue is destroyed, resulting in branch duct obstruction, and secretions cannot be discharged, resulting in Bartholin's gland swelling. It is often unilateral and varies in size.

Daily care: wash with potassium permanganate water; pay attention to private hygiene; pay attention to diet.

5. Vulvitis

Another possibility for small bumps on the vulva is vulvitis: it is caused by vaginitis caused by bacteria, fungi, Trichomonas, etc., which irritate the skin of the private parts through vaginal secretions.

Daily care: pay attention to hygiene and adjust your diet.

To sum up, if you have acne on the perineum and no other discomfort, you don’t need to worry too much. Just drink more water and pay attention to local cleanliness and comfort, and it will slowly heal. If there are a large number of pimples on the perineum, the pimples are large, the swelling is severe, and there is a tendency to suppuration, you should seek medical attention in time and receive targeted treatment.