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Suggest Treatment For Red Raised Skin Patch On Labia Majora
Question: Hi I noticed a red raised patch of skin on my labia majora a day or two after sex with my boyfriend... At first I thought it was a cyst of some kind but it's not hard, or even some hormonal bump or foliculitis... But I'm really concerned that it may be genital herpes. It hasn't formed blisters at this point and it's been a few days but the patch is about the size of a fingertip. I have an appointment with my dr set up but I am worrying like crazy!! Please help
Brief Answer:
Irritant raction seems most probable
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear Madam
Welcome to this portal with your query.
I am Dr V XXXXXXX and I am a Sr Dermato-venereologist. I will guide you about the problem at hand.
The pictures are consistent with an allergic response to some substance which might be a chemical or a disinfectant.
Given the limitations of absence of a direct examination, there does not appear to be any visual signs of Herpes.
If you are having a itching then Zyrtec or another antiallergic would be a safe choice. You might also consider applying an antibacterial cream like Mupirocin.
As your apptt is fixed ina day or so, using anything else might suppress the original lesions and interfere with the diagnosis. If the lesions resembling Herpes do not emerge, it should settle soon. Had it been herpes, by now the watery lesions or ulcers would have come up. Pl keep on sponging the area with plain water and avoid soaps or disinfectants.
Please contact if you need further guidance.
I would be glad to offer any help.
Best wishes.
Irritant raction seems most probable
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear Madam
Welcome to this portal with your query.
I am Dr V XXXXXXX and I am a Sr Dermato-venereologist. I will guide you about the problem at hand.
The pictures are consistent with an allergic response to some substance which might be a chemical or a disinfectant.
Given the limitations of absence of a direct examination, there does not appear to be any visual signs of Herpes.
If you are having a itching then Zyrtec or another antiallergic would be a safe choice. You might also consider applying an antibacterial cream like Mupirocin.
As your apptt is fixed ina day or so, using anything else might suppress the original lesions and interfere with the diagnosis. If the lesions resembling Herpes do not emerge, it should settle soon. Had it been herpes, by now the watery lesions or ulcers would have come up. Pl keep on sponging the area with plain water and avoid soaps or disinfectants.
Please contact if you need further guidance.
I would be glad to offer any help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hello thank you for that feedback it definitely made me feel better... It has gone down considerably but now has almost like a raised border and is slightly peeling in the middle... Almost reminds me of ringworm... But how would that be posdible down there?
Brief Answer:
Ring worm can be confirmed by simple testing
Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam
Welcome back.
Noted your fresh information.
Ringworm can be easily detected by scrapings test which is painless, not time consuming, and reports can be had the same day.
If one feels like going on without such a test, it would be safe to use Miconazole cream without any adverse effects.
Sometimes, irritant reactions too show peeling which might be confused with ring worm infection.
Uploading fresh pics might help me arriving closer to the current situation.
I am glad that it is getting better.
Best wishes.
Ring worm can be confirmed by simple testing
Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam
Welcome back.
Noted your fresh information.
Ringworm can be easily detected by scrapings test which is painless, not time consuming, and reports can be had the same day.
If one feels like going on without such a test, it would be safe to use Miconazole cream without any adverse effects.
Sometimes, irritant reactions too show peeling which might be confused with ring worm infection.
Uploading fresh pics might help me arriving closer to the current situation.
I am glad that it is getting better.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Here are a couple new pictures
Brief Answer:
Does not seem like Herpes Genitalis
Detailed Answer:
My Dear Madam,
Thanks for coming back with fresh pics. I have reviewed them and these do not seem to be due to Herpes Genitalis
I would suggest that you please continue with the previous suggestions to use Mupirocin cream.
Please let me know if you have any queries or a fresh development becomes apparent. I would like to know the outcome of your apptt with the doctor.
My best wishes for your early recovery.
Does not seem like Herpes Genitalis
Detailed Answer:
My Dear Madam,
Thanks for coming back with fresh pics. I have reviewed them and these do not seem to be due to Herpes Genitalis
I would suggest that you please continue with the previous suggestions to use Mupirocin cream.
Please let me know if you have any queries or a fresh development becomes apparent. I would like to know the outcome of your apptt with the doctor.
My best wishes for your early recovery.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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