What is the cause of a row of small bumps on the vulva?

Female friends have been troubled by various gynecological diseases, the most common of which is itching of the vulva and increased secretions. Many friends have reported that they clearly felt a foreign body growing on the vulva, which looked like a small lump of flesh, but they were afraid to do relevant examinations. In order to solve everyone’s doubts, today we will understand what happens when a row of small bumps grow on the vulva.

If there is a row of small bumps on the vulva, it is mainly considered to be genital warts, which is a sexually transmitted disease caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and is characterized by proliferative lesions in the anal and genital area. Most cases occur in young and middle-aged people aged 18 to 50. The disease occurs after an incubation period of about half a month to eight months, with an average of three months. This disease is relatively common and is mainly transmitted through sexual contact.

Symptoms of genital warts include:

The lesions initially appear as small, light red papules, which gradually increase in size and number, and are distributed singly or in clusters. They are moist and soft, with an uneven surface and appear as nipple-like, cockscomb-like, or cauliflower-like protrusions. Red or dirty grey. The roots often have pedicles and are prone to erosion and exudation, and bleed easily when touched. Purulent secretions often accumulate between the cracks of the skin lesions, causing a foul odor, and secondary infection may occur due to scratching. This disease often has no subjective symptoms, and some patients may experience foreign body sensation, pain, itching or pain during sexual intercourse. Genital warts in the rectum may cause pain, blood in the stool, and a feeling of tenesmus.

The genitals and perianal area are the most common sites, and in women, the most common sites are the labia majora and minora, posterior symphysis, vestibule, clitoris, cervix and perianal area. It can occasionally be seen in areas other than the genitals and perianal area, such as the armpits, umbilicus, mouth, breasts, and between the toes. Female vaginitis is a contributing factor to the occurrence of genital warts.

From the content introduced in the article, it can be seen that a row of small bumps on the vulva is very likely to be suffering from genital warts. Genital warts, a sexually transmitted disease, will not have obvious discomfort symptoms when it first occurs, so when you feel that there is a foreign body growing on the vulva, you must undergo a professional examination in time, and do not miss the best treatment period due to fear and nervousness.