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What Causes Bumps On Clitoris Along With Discomfort Vaginal Area?
Question: I just noticed my 18month old has a white head pimple on the hold of her clitoris. She had been complaining of some discomfort when I changed her diaper which prompted me to take a thorough look. Im concerned since I have HSV 1 on my genitals. I haven't had an outbreak in forever but we did share s bath maybe 2 weeks ago. What could it be?
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Any history of Fever, irritability or swollen, erythematous, and occasionally bleeding gums?
2. Is your baby able to eat and/or drink normally?
3. any history of Increased drooling in infants due to pain on swallowing?
4. have you observed vesicular lesions on the tongue, buccal mucosa or palate? 5. have you observed enlarged lymph nodes over the body?
6. please share a clear close image of the rash
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Any history of Fever, irritability or swollen, erythematous, and occasionally bleeding gums?
2. Is your baby able to eat and/or drink normally?
3. any history of Increased drooling in infants due to pain on swallowing?
4. have you observed vesicular lesions on the tongue, buccal mucosa or palate? 5. have you observed enlarged lymph nodes over the body?
6. please share a clear close image of the rash
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
none of the above for me or my daughter. I just wanted to know if a white head pimple on the clitoris of a toddler is normal or what it could possibly be? Can HVS 1 be spread through bath water while in remission? Like I mentioned before I haven't had any outbreak for a long time and still have not had an outbreak to date. This pimple seems to have gone down a bit today.
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be HSV
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Its unlikely for HSV to spread via water. There are sebaceous gland that get blocked and possibly form a cyst. Skin contains glands that secrete an oily substance. When one of these glands gets blocked, you can get something like you describe - a 'pimple' that will pop when you squeeze it. These can clear up by itself or if persists for a longer time then needs medical attention. I would suggest you to wait & observe. If it persists after a week then in that case i would suggest you to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Dermatologist" or "Consultant Pediatrician" for examination & further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Unlikely to be HSV
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Its unlikely for HSV to spread via water. There are sebaceous gland that get blocked and possibly form a cyst. Skin contains glands that secrete an oily substance. When one of these glands gets blocked, you can get something like you describe - a 'pimple' that will pop when you squeeze it. These can clear up by itself or if persists for a longer time then needs medical attention. I would suggest you to wait & observe. If it persists after a week then in that case i would suggest you to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Dermatologist" or "Consultant Pediatrician" for examination & further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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