Why are there small bumps on the vulva?

There are many reasons why women have small bumps on their vulva. It may be caused by vestibular gland cysts, which is mainly due to the excessive secretion of sebaceous glands. In addition, we should pay attention to inflammation caused by viral and bacterial infections, which may also lead to pimples on the vulva, as well as some gynecological diseases, such as vaginitis. In addition, if we do not pay attention to hygiene, it is easy to cause staphylococcal or other bacterial infections, causing such symptoms.

1. Vestibular gland cyst.

Vestibular gland cyst Vestibular gland cyst, small bumps on the vulva may be a Vestibular gland cyst. The exit of the Bartholin's gland is located on the inner side of the labia minora, bacteria can easily invade and cause inflammation.

Generally, bacteria first invade the epithelium of the Bartholin's gland ducts, causing the mucosa to swell, or the uterine adhesions occur after the tissue at the opening of the duct is destroyed, causing the opening of the duct to be blocked, and the secretions cannot be discharged, thus forming a Bartholin's gland cyst. It is often unilateral and of varying sizes. It may also be an early manifestation of vulvar inflammation.

2. Viral infection or inflammation.

Viral infection or inflammation Viral infection or inflammation

There are other possibilities for small bumps on the vulva: one is caused by human papillomavirus infection, called genital warts; the other is caused by general vaginal inflammation due to excessive leucorrhea and irritation, called pseudo-warts. Pseudocondyloma is a very common vulvar manifestation, which manifests as velvety or villous protrusions on the inner side of the labia minora. They may be pink or slightly transparent, roe-like, and of relatively uniform size, with no subjective symptoms.

3. Vulvar inflammation.

Vulvar inflammation Vulvar inflammation

Another possible reason for small bumps on the vulva is vulvitis: this is caused by a large amount of leucorrhea irritating the skin in the labia area. In daily life, the vulva is easily contaminated with urine, feces, and leucorrhea, so that the vulva skin is often in a humid environment, which is suitable for bacterial growth. At this time, if the vulvar skin is abraded, or if hygiene is not paid attention to, or the body's resistance is reduced, the hair follicles and surrounding tissues will be infected by staphylococci and other bacteria, which will cause local vulvitis.