
Having Itching In Vulva. Applied Caladril Lotion And Vaseline In The Lower Lips Of Labia. Noticed White Pimples. What To Do?

Right now there are no marks of the pimples or the lesions....the area has become dark though
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So you have three complaints- itchy vulva, pus filled bumps and dark pigmented marks.
Usually in females itchy vulva is due to fungal infection. It is asscoiated with redness in area covered with whitish slough and curdy vaginal discahrge(sometimes)
Sometimes prior to onset of boils or furuncles one can have itching.
Now those pus filled bumps seemed to be boils or furuncles. A boil is an infection of hair follicle caused by bacteria. Boils are quite common in this area due to hair growth, trapped moisture and sweat which provides an environment conducive to growth of bacteria or fungus. Boils are painful pus filled bumps with redness in surrounding area.
As you havent given any history of redness or whitish slough or curdy discharge in the area, so furuncles seem to be the most plausible diagnosis.
As these are inflammatory lesions so sometimes may heal with pigmentation.
Now regarding prevention and treatment
shave your pubic area or trim the pubic hair short
wear cotton underclothes and change it twice to keep the area well ventilated and dry. Avoid wearing very tight or thick clothes like denims.
During menses, change sanitary napkin frequently to maintain hygiene nad keep the area dry.
if boils are still there do warm water compresses and apply topical antibiotic cream like nadifloxacin or fusidic acid. Also continue your antibiotics till resolution is complete.
use mild non fragrant washes to wash the area. Do not use harsh soaps or dettol ,savlon to clean the area. You may also use ph balanced vaginal washes available in market to clean the area
Usually the pigmented lesions improve on own, so no treatment is required. However mild vitamin c liquorice arbutin or kojic acid based creams can be used to reduce pigmentation.
If possible attach an image of concerned area as in derma diagnosis is basically examination based. also please mention, if the itch is still persisting and what are the areas that itch.
Also be assured that we maintain privacy and confidentiality of patients. The images uploaded are only for doctor's view.
Hope that helped.


Thanks for writing back.
Hidradenitis suppuritiva is inflammation of apocrine glands and so could be seen in axilla, buttocks, perineum, groins and mammary area. It presents as clustered comedones(black heads), pus filled bumps and draining abscesses & sinuses and heals with scarring. HS is a chronic lesion and leaves a tell tale sign(scarring,comedones etc)
Clinically HS and furuncles can be easily diagnosed. I would rather go by your dermatologist's opinion.
If in case lesions develop again consult a dermatologist first.
The preventive measures mentioned in my previous post would help to prevent further recurrence of HS to some extent too.
Hope that helped.
Take care

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