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Suggest Treatment For Itching On Labia Majora

Posted on Thu, 18 Feb 2016

Question: I have a couple itchy bumps on my labia. Any idea what they could be?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Various causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Itchy bumps on the labia can be due to herpes, allergic dermatitis due to change of soap or undergarment, or due to scabies.
It will be more helpful if you can upload a photograph.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (17 minutes later)

There is a decent picture. It's not always itchy, somewhat raised, reddish or brown .

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
These are more likely to the lesions of herpes genitalis.
I will suggest you to consult a venereal disease specialist to get properly examined and treated by acyclovir, if it is herpes.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (22 minutes later)

I am not sexually active. What else could it be?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
If you are not sexually active, then allergic dermatitis should be ruled out.
Have you recently changed your soap or undergarment brand?
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T