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Q: Sebaceous glands and the clitoris

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 20th, 2009

Hello Doctor,
If I pull/stretch the skin on my labia, there are several "chicken skin" -type small bumps inside the skin. It's especially around the clitoral area. They are not really painful and have just kind of been there for years. I have done some research on it and they sound like Sebaceous Glands. Does this sound correct? Is this normal? You can feel/see them, but really only if you push down or stretch the skin in that area. Some days they seem more pronounced than others. Is this normal? Do some women have larger/more sebaceous glands than others? Thanks for your help!

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 26th, 2009

Vaginal and Uterus Health Answer A5893

It is true that there are sebaceous glands in the area around the clitoris but I can’t be sure what these "chicken skin" -type small bumps represent without seeing them.

You could consult a gynecologist or dermatologist.

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