Why do pimples grow on the vulva?

Pimples on the face or somewhere on the upper body are generally not a cause for panic. After all, the most likely possibility is acne, blackheads, or a common skin disease. However, acne that appears on the vulva should be taken seriously because it is likely related to a more serious disease, that is, sexually transmitted diseases. It is important to understand the possible reasons for this. So, what does it mean when pimples appear on the vulva?

Acne on the vulva may be folliculitis. The symptoms begin with pain at the opening of the hair follicle and its surrounding area, slightly red skin, and gradually red blisters and tenderness appear. There is a hair sticking out from the top of the red blister. If there is pus, a small white dot may appear on the top of the red blister. There can be one or more hair follicles infected. If the inflammation becomes severe, an abscess may form.

Rice-sized pimples appear around the vagina, of varying sizes and numbers. The vagina becomes dry and painful during intercourse, and the area around the vagina becomes red, swollen and itchy when there is a fever.

First analyze the cause and distinguish whether there is sexual life or not

1. If you have had sexual intercourse, acne around the vagina may be caused by genital warts: in the early stage, it is light pink or dirty red millet-sized pimples with slightly pointed tops, which gradually grow larger or increase in number and can develop into nipple-like or cystic shapes.

2. There is no unclean sexual life. Acne around the vagina may be caused by pearly measles infection: it often occurs around the vagina, with granulations and other growths attached, accompanied by a foul odor, and may cause secondary infection after scratching.

3. If you have acne around the vagina even though you don't have sex, it is mostly due to vaginitis: due to urethritis, Trichomonas infection, etc., gynecological inflammations such as vulvitis, vaginitis, and vulvar leukoplakia can occur, which can cause small acne-like bumps on the vulva.

Vaginal acne will disappear naturally: an unscientific myth

The surface around the normal vagina is smooth and round. If the rash around the vagina (inside) does not disappear for a long time, it indicates that there is an abnormality in the genital area and the body's functions are unbalanced. Delayed treatment will lead to acne pus ulcers, itching or other inflammatory infections.

Let me remind you again: based on the patient consultation situation, there are currently almost no patients with vaginal acne who recover naturally. Genital herpes and genital warts are both sexually transmitted diseases and must be taken seriously and treated promptly. It is best to go to a professional hospital for examination, find out the cause and then treat it symptomatically. If you buy medicine without authorization and apply it inappropriately, it will increase the difficulty of treatment.

How to conduct examination and diagnosis? What gynecological examinations are needed for vaginal acne?

Colposcopy: The image can be magnified 10-40 times to observe tiny lesions on the surface of the vagina or cervix. It is mainly used to diagnose early cervical lesions. Take injections from suspicious areas under the microscope for examination to improve the diagnosis rate.

Routine examination of leucorrhea: The examination items include pH value, vaginal cleanliness, fungus or Trichomonas, amine test, clue cells, etc., which can help doctors determine the cause and assist in diagnosis.

If women develop acne around the vagina, they should go to the hospital for examination in time. As long as the patient actively cooperates, the treatment is not difficult. However, there is a prerequisite: the patient must be examined immediately after the symptoms appear, otherwise the difficulty of treatment and medical costs will gradually increase over time.