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Yellowish White, Painful To Touch Small Bump On Perineum Below Vaginal Opening. Any Thoughts?
Hello. I am a 48 year old female. I have a small cyst-like bump on my perineum about 1/2 an inch below my vaginal opening and slightly to the left. It was flesh colored a few days ago and now has turned a yellowish-white color as if it were filled with pus. It only hurts if I touch it or if it gets compressed. What do you think it might be?
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
Hi,
It might be carbuncle (infection of the hair follicles) and/or could be related to infection of the vagina if also associated with vaginal discharge.
Is it possible to send a photo of the bump to assist you further?
I'd suggest to:
- keep your genitalia well cleaned (wash with warm water and soap), dry it well,
- apply betaine and oxygenated water locally
- if still tender and painful and pus-filling, should consult a healthcare-provider to drain it.
- if vaginal discharge, should apply vaginal ovules and cream containing clotrimazole and metronidazole and should consults OG for oral therapy.
All the best!
Dr.Alba
It might be carbuncle (infection of the hair follicles) and/or could be related to infection of the vagina if also associated with vaginal discharge.
Is it possible to send a photo of the bump to assist you further?
I'd suggest to:
- keep your genitalia well cleaned (wash with warm water and soap), dry it well,
- apply betaine and oxygenated water locally
- if still tender and painful and pus-filling, should consult a healthcare-provider to drain it.
- if vaginal discharge, should apply vaginal ovules and cream containing clotrimazole and metronidazole and should consults OG for oral therapy.
All the best!
Dr.Alba
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