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What Causes Red Bump On The Clitoris?
Question: HI, I have a tiny reddish inflammation/bump on the clitoris right at the connection to the clitoral hood. it is a little itchy but does not hurt. It feels a little uncomfortable to urinate, but not unbearable. there is no puss or whiteness associated, but i can feel a tiny bump, even though it feels more like an inflammation. I don't think this is herpes, i've never had it and have been sexually active with the same partner for over two years now. it seems to itch every now and then, but not painful. I'm not sure what it is and it has been there for about 5 days. I started off very itchy in that area, so perhaps I irritated it and it formed some kind of inflammation.
Brief Answer:
Your excellent description is just not enough.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Skin in the genital area is susceptible to all the changes that occur to the skin anywhere else in the body. What are you describing in such great detail could be as simple inclusion cyst of the hair bearing area and not at all important. On the other hand a single painless genital lesion could represent the first stage of syphilis. Unfortunately if it's not diagnosed at this time the lesion will resolve on its own but the syphilis will continue to grow and eventually affect the entire neurological system and brain.
I agree that it is not herpes which is always painful. Beyond that i can only suggest that you see your gynecologist and have the area examined cultured and possibly biopsied.
Thank you for consulting us and I hope you find this guidance helpful.
Your excellent description is just not enough.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Skin in the genital area is susceptible to all the changes that occur to the skin anywhere else in the body. What are you describing in such great detail could be as simple inclusion cyst of the hair bearing area and not at all important. On the other hand a single painless genital lesion could represent the first stage of syphilis. Unfortunately if it's not diagnosed at this time the lesion will resolve on its own but the syphilis will continue to grow and eventually affect the entire neurological system and brain.
I agree that it is not herpes which is always painful. Beyond that i can only suggest that you see your gynecologist and have the area examined cultured and possibly biopsied.
Thank you for consulting us and I hope you find this guidance helpful.
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Dr. Raju A.T
Ok. Thank you for getting back to me. That's so scary! Syphilis is nothing I thought I would be expecting. Perhaps my partner has it, but he has had no symptoms of it. Can it lie undetected in men? And when the first stage of syphilis occurs is it a little itchy? I can say also that it seems to not bother me at all, and appears to be a very tiny red inflammation and less a bump, although because it is irritated it is raised slightly. I will make an appointment to see a doctor, however I do appreciate the consulting today as most clinics are closed for the weekend. Would I have any other symptoms associated with syphilis?
Brief Answer:
I am sorry I worried you so gravely.
Detailed Answer:
The point I was trying to make is that this requires an office visit for diagnosis. can lie dormant for many years but it usually is not picked up unless it is looked for. A simple blood test of your partner will answer whether or not he's ever been exposed. Even after treatment people can carry the marker for the rest of their lives. There are some false-positive tests and those need to be followed up with the confirmatory test. More than likely this is a simple benign condition but I cannot be absolutely sure and neither can you without an examination.
I am sorry I worried you so gravely.
Detailed Answer:
The point I was trying to make is that this requires an office visit for diagnosis. can lie dormant for many years but it usually is not picked up unless it is looked for. A simple blood test of your partner will answer whether or not he's ever been exposed. Even after treatment people can carry the marker for the rest of their lives. There are some false-positive tests and those need to be followed up with the confirmatory test. More than likely this is a simple benign condition but I cannot be absolutely sure and neither can you without an examination.
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Dr. Yogesh D
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