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What Causes Painful Cut On Lower Outer Labia Majora Towards Backside?

Posted on Tue, 6 May 2014

Question: I have a painful cut on lower outer libia majora towards backside. Now horrible pain when urinating sitting down or moving Went to pharmacy and was given nappy rash cream to help witt pain but it hasnt helped

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Apply warm compress. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The painful cut on the outer labia can be due to vigorous intercourse/ rubbing during masturbation or dermatitis. I would suggest you to keep the area clean. Apply warm compresses and apply some topical antiseptics. Also avoid wearing tight fitting clothes and wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and underwear. Wash the area well with an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as Neosporin are also useful. Avoid abrasion and friction, excessive washing or rubbing of the affected area. Take a mild pain killer like ibuprofen for inflammation and pain. In case the cut does not improve or there is a considerable swelling then do consult your gynecologist for oral antibiotics. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (23 minutes later)

The pain is so bad after going to the bathroom that it makes me cry could it be infected

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Infection is usually associated with discharge. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for writing again. The extreme pain could be due to stretching and swelling of the area. Infection is more likely if there is any discharge in the area. Doing a warm compress in the area should reduce the pain and swelling. However a direct examination is the only way to find out the extent of lesion and infection. Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries. Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (13 minutes later)

Thank you for the prompt responses your advise has been extemely helpful

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer: You are welcome. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you. I am glad I could help. Please accept my answer in case there are no further queries and recommend our services to your friends too if you have found it helpful. I wish you the very best in whatever you do. Warm regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar