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Red Lump On Vulva, Painful When Touched. Had Sitz Bath, White Head And Pus Oozed Out

Hi I have a red lump on my vulva it is on the left side on the smooth skin at the side go my vaginal opening. It has been there about a week. It is slightly painful if touched. I have had a sitz bath a few times and after this one night it had a white head and some puss came out but there is nonwhite head now. Any ideas what this could be?
Fri, 25 Oct 2013
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Hi!
welcome to HCM!
most common cause of such pustular eruptions in and around the vagina is bacterial infection,possibility of folliculitis that is Infection of the hair follicle of the adjacent skin is there.it presents as a pus filled bump (pustular eruption) on the skin.iIn most of the cases, the folliculitis usually is self-limiting but sometimes enlarges and ruptures, discharging the pus. Folliculitis is generally treated with topical antibiotics and antibacterial wash two or three times a day. sometimes may require oral antibiotics

Few other conditions may present with lesions that may appear like pus filled bumps like genital acne and certain cysts.
having such pustular,painful lesion of the vagina seems to be less likely but herpes,needs to be ruled out.
You must consult a gynaecologist if the lesion enlarges further.
hope this helps you!
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Red Lump On Vulva, Painful When Touched. Had Sitz Bath, White Head And Pus Oozed Out

Hi! welcome to HCM! most common cause of such pustular eruptions in and around the vagina is bacterial infection,possibility of folliculitis that is Infection of the hair follicle of the adjacent skin is there.it presents as a pus filled bump (pustular eruption) on the skin.iIn most of the cases, the folliculitis usually is self-limiting but sometimes enlarges and ruptures, discharging the pus. Folliculitis is generally treated with topical antibiotics and antibacterial wash two or three times a day. sometimes may require oral antibiotics Few other conditions may present with lesions that may appear like pus filled bumps like genital acne and certain cysts. having such pustular,painful lesion of the vagina seems to be less likely but herpes,needs to be ruled out. You must consult a gynaecologist if the lesion enlarges further. hope this helps you!