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Q: Pimple Like Pumps On Vagina - Want Them Gone!

asked by: LiL LinDsEy on April 7th, 2005

New User

Okay..

I'm 16 years old, have only had sex twice (definatlely protected), and that was about three months ago. I'm doubting that my partner gave me anything.

I also shave regularly, and sometimes get irritated skin from shaving. Recently, two bumps appeared.. One between my vagina and thigh, and the other, on the front of my vagina. They resemble pimples. I messed with one attempting to get rid of it, and it turned bright red.. Fortunately, it's going away.

I've stopped shaving for about two weeks, but I don't know what else to do to get them to dissapear! I really hate having them.

Is there anything I can get over the counter? I don't want to go see a gynocologist, because the entire idea makes me nervous.. I also don't want my mom knowing I had sex. I just want these frickin' bumps gone!

Oh - and I also recently had spotting for the first time.. I thought I had started my period, and it was about a week early, but then it stopped. We've started running alot in gym and that sometimes messes things up for me, but I figure i'll mention that as well.

Replies(4)

mandilyn

replied on April 7th, 2005

Experienced User

They're probably ingrown hairs from the shaving. You shouldn't pick at them b/c they could get infected. I suggest soaking the area either in the tub or using a warm washcloth for a while and then using an exfoliating product to lightly rub the area to try to free the hair.

mike101

replied on April 7th, 2005

Experienced User

It sounds like folliculitis caused potentially by a mix of shaving and your gym work which will be causing rubbing in the affected area.

If you went to a doctor they would most likely prescribe a topical anti-biotic cream, which in many cases will be the same medication used to treat acne.

The other things to do include:

- not shaving the area
- wearing looser fitting underwear to avoid excessive skin contact, especially during exercise
- using an anti-bacterial soap, which should be left on for at least 30 seconds and then rinsed clean.
- using corn starch powder to absorb excessive moisture in the infected area.
- when the problem improves using a good quality skin softening lotion to repair the skin

mike

Moojie Koo

replied on April 7th, 2005

New User

Sounds like ingrown hairs. You can get this special cream from either pharmacy or beauty therapists to help with ingrown hairs. Diluted tea tree oil also does wonders. Don't pick at them or they could scar. Good luck.

2ferano

replied on April 8th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

You can get many std's even with the use of protection. Herpes, warts, hpv, etc. So, you really should go see your gyno to make sure it isn't just ingrown hairs.
Since you are sexually active, you need to start getting your annual pap exams anyway. You can go to a family planning or like clinic for free and without your parent's consent. That way you can get this treated without your mom having to know that you had sex. Good luck.

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