The treatments may be subtly different, and may even require a small skin biopsy to determine the exact condition.” How are they treated? But if that doesn’t work, and there is a definite rash or something else you’re worried about, then you do need to go and see your GP to find out exactly what it is. “If you’re certain it's thrush or have a high suspicion, you can try and treat it with over-the-counter medication such as Canesten. Predrag Popovski // Getty Images Does it require a doctor's visit? “ Thrush (also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis) is the most common cause of vaginal itching, but doesn't often cause a rash.” Lichen sclerosis is a less common skin condition, which may or may not itch, and causes a pearly white discolouration of the vulval skin. “Lichen planus is another kind of itchy rash which can also be red and inflamed to start with but can cause white, scarred areas which can eventually narrow the entrance to the vagina. “These can both affect the vulval area and tend to be very itchy with their own characteristic appearance,” says Dr. If you suffer from eczema or psoriasis, you’ll probably recognise it if it’s spread to your nether regions.
Rashes (itchy or non-itchy) What are they? Ingrown hairs can be treated at home with DIY methods by exfoliating with a hot flannel or a hot compress to ease the hair out.
It’s often caused by a bacterial Staphylococcus infection and needs to be seen by a doctor, and may need antibiotic/anti-fungal or steroid treatment.” How are they treated? “Folliculitis is a slightly more serious condition that can result from hair removal rather than just one isolated hair being affected, large clusters of hair follicles may be red, inflamed, bumpy and can look like acne or a rash.
You may need some antibiotic cream/tablets. “If the ingrown hair is very large and very, very painful with red sore skin around or, in some rare cases, you can start to feel unwell with high fever - pop some paracetamol and ibuprofen and call your GP. The white stuff is sebum and oil that your skin usually makes, but is now trapped underneath the skin.” Does it require a doctor’s visit?
PIMPLE BUMP ON VAGINA FULL
“Just because it may have a white head, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s infected or full of pus. “ Ingrown hairs are where the hair starts to grow back on itself so that it curls back down into the skin rather than coming out of the surface they often form a ‘head’ like a spot does, and you can often see a hair inside,” says Dr. Because ingrown hairs on your vagina or genital area are totally normal. This is one we probably all can (and do) recognise. Now we've got that straight, let's unpack some of the lumps and bumps that can develop in your genital area, and which require a trip to see your GP. But again - if you're concerned - call your doctor. FYI, just because they're not seen as frequently it doesn't mean you'll be branded as a medical anomaly. However, while bumps in the vagina are normally less common than vulval ones, they can also be caused by a variety of harmless things, from vaginal cysts to scarring from giving birth. The vagina does a number of things, including allowing menstruation - hello, tampon entry - intercourse, and childbirth. It's the muscular canal that's lined with nerves and mucus membranes and connects the uterus and cervix from the inside out. The ~vagina~ on the other hand, is the internal part. However, if you are worried, don't ignore it - make an appointment with your doctor straight away, even if it is just for peace of mind.) (The main culprits are usually ingrown hairs that especially thrive amongst those who shave or wax, but we'll get to that in a minute. In terms of lumps and bumps in this area, they're typically pretty common and more often than not there's nothing to worry about. As well as the clitoris, the vulva also includes the clitoral hood (which are all different, btw), the vaginal opening and the urethral opening. If we're going into detail, there's the inner and outer set of labia lips aka the labia minora and labia majora. The ~vulva~ refers to the area on the outside of your genitals, i.e. Because before you tell your doctor you've got a lump on your labia, you need to make sure you actually do have a lump on your labia. What's the difference between the vulva and the vagina?įirst things first, let's clear up the anatomy confusion. So, how can you tell what lumps, spots and ingrown hairs are serious and what aren’t? We spoke to London-based gynaecologist Dr Anita Mitra, aka Gynae Geek, to get to grips with the various things that can grow in your lady garden. It may appear to be a sinister-looking new arrival to your body, however, these things are usually fairly harmless and are almost always easy to treat. But a lot of the time, there’s no need to jump straight into panic mode. " That wasn’t there yesterday", you think. Finding a new lump or bump on your body can be worrying - especially when it’s around your genital area or vagina.
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