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August 21st, 2011
Yesterday in my pubic area I saw a little white bump that really wasn't painful and I popped it, pus came out. Its not there now. Tonight I looked again and on my labia majora I saw the same thing and I popped it. I thought previously that it could have just been an ingrown hair but no hair was near this second bump. I have had sex with multiple partners. I'm worried that this could be something developing. I also just had lesbian sex with my girlfriend for the first time roughly 5 days ago...so could anything even have appeared that quickly? Thanks.


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replied August 22nd, 2011
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Answer A26199
Hello,

Welcome to the ehealthforum and I am really glad to help you out. Your concern is regarding the bumps on your vagina. These can be due to irritated or infected hair follicles. This starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph). Keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics.

Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics like Neosprin can be used after consulting a dermatologist. If the bumps become persistent then the possibilities of warts, herpes sores or benign skin growths is to be ruled out.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.



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