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Suggest Treatment For Itching Inside The Skin Fold Of Vagina
Question: Hi today I have had itching just inside the skin fold on my virgina I haven't scratched it just thinking is was because of sweat from working it then got to much and I scratched it when I did it hurt so much I then took a closer inspection where I found a lump bigger than a pea it's still itchy. I've had this before and just squeezed it and puss and blood came out this time I squezed it it just hurt and bled. It's very solid what should I do??
Brief Answer:
might be Folliculitis or Bartholinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I understand your concern.I am sorry for your condition.
In my opinion it might be
1.Folliculitis -simple hair follicle infection
OR
2.Bartholinitis- infection of bartholin gland.
Bartholin gland is present in the inner aspect of labia minora.
As the pus has been expressed the healing process might have started.
Continue the warm compressions.Gradually the size and pain decreases.
But if you have fever and size is increasing or static you might need a course of antibiotics.
Appropriate antibiotic is given after sending the pus for culture and sensitivity.
Dont worry it will subside after a course of antibiotics.
Maintain local hygiene and avoid synthetic and tight inner garments.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more questions.
might be Folliculitis or Bartholinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I understand your concern.I am sorry for your condition.
In my opinion it might be
1.Folliculitis -simple hair follicle infection
OR
2.Bartholinitis- infection of bartholin gland.
Bartholin gland is present in the inner aspect of labia minora.
As the pus has been expressed the healing process might have started.
Continue the warm compressions.Gradually the size and pain decreases.
But if you have fever and size is increasing or static you might need a course of antibiotics.
Appropriate antibiotic is given after sending the pus for culture and sensitivity.
Dont worry it will subside after a course of antibiotics.
Maintain local hygiene and avoid synthetic and tight inner garments.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
This time it hasn't had any puss come out it just bleeds. There's no hair in the area it is. I tried a hot bath but still just blood when I squeeze it. I now feel a bit nauseated
Brief Answer:
squeezing the swelling is not a great idea
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your information.
In my opinion it is so tense and painful due to inflammation.
Any inflamed swelling should burst on its own.So please dont squeeze it as there is chance of spreading the infection to deeper tissue .
When you squeeze it blood only comes and due to severe pain the vasovagal reflex occurs due to which you might be feeling nauseated.
Follow these:-
1.Dont squeeze.
2.Apply Mupirocin ointment.
3.Continue warm compressions.
4.Take tab.Brufen for pain.
By following the above it subsides dont worry.
If fever is there antibiotics might be necessary.
squeezing the swelling is not a great idea
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your information.
In my opinion it is so tense and painful due to inflammation.
Any inflamed swelling should burst on its own.So please dont squeeze it as there is chance of spreading the infection to deeper tissue .
When you squeeze it blood only comes and due to severe pain the vasovagal reflex occurs due to which you might be feeling nauseated.
Follow these:-
1.Dont squeeze.
2.Apply Mupirocin ointment.
3.Continue warm compressions.
4.Take tab.Brufen for pain.
By following the above it subsides dont worry.
If fever is there antibiotics might be necessary.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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