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I have two bumps in my vaginal area for the past two months. What could those be?

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At May 6, 2020
Reviewed AtDecember 12, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have two bumps near my vaginal region. One is on my thigh and the other is near my vagina. They are red outside with a white circle inside. What could this be? I am currently taking Doxycycline for acne.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Sorry, the images were not really very clear. (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

I would like to know if there are any similar lesions anywhere else on any other parts of the body? Or if these lesions have any pain or itching? Are they the same as they appeared two months ago? Or their texture or locations keep changing? If there was any fever when you have these eruptions, and did these come out after shaving or waxing? But based on one lesion that I could make out, probably which was on the thigh, it appears like a folliculitis (infection in the hair follicle), which has gotten infected. You can apply Clindamycin gel or Doxycycline cream over these bumps if they have this yellow topping which indicates they got infected. If painful you can take some analgesics like Combiflam or Diclofenac.

Probable diagnosis

? Folliculitis.

Treatment plan

Clindamycin gel or Doxycycline cream local application.

Preventive measures

Change undergarments frequently. Avoid excessive sweating in the affected area. Keep the area clean and dry. Avoid shaving or waxing in the affected area.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I do not have any other lesions other than those and they do not itch or cause me pain. They have stayed in the same place for the past two months. They are small red bumps with a white head that will not pop.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Based on your description, and the chronic (being there for around two months) nature of the lesion, there is a possibility that it could be a viral skin infection called molluscum contagiosum, which is caused by a pox kind of virus. These lesions are usually skin-colored raised bumps with a typical central umbilication (a dimple or a tiny depression). It is advised that you do not attempt on popping these lesions, but rather consult a dermatologist in person for an opinion or consult online with better images of the lesion. These lesions can infect the surrounding skin or infect others by just skin contact, so avoid itching or popping them out. They may disappear on their own but may take over a few months or up to a year, but to get rid of them there are various procedures available like laser removal or with cryotherapy, or your dermatologist can apply some topical solution or prescribe you creams to sloughen the lesion.

I hope this helps.

The Probable causes

? Molluscum contagiosum.

Preventive measures

Avoid skin contact of the lesion with other parts. Avoid popping or scratching the lesion.

Regarding follow up

Consult a dermatologist for opinion.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati
Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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