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What Causes Itchy Red Sore Lumps On The Inner Labia?

A red-ish pimple showed up on my inner labia about four days ago, the first night it didn t hurt or itch or anything. The next day it became sore and it got bigger. The next day about 3 more itchy and painful bumps showed up. They have spread to the back, but they are not in clusters, they are spread out. probably a total of 8 or so. Everything I have read online said this is a mild case of herpes. I am absolutely terrified. I have a gyno appointment tomorrow but I just wanted some kind of feedback to see if there is any chance of it being something else. I am almost 90% sure myself that is what it is, however every at home remedy I have tried to use on them has not worked. They don t look like lesions or blisters. I can t really explain how they look, I will post a picture if needed. I just need some kind of feed back because I am terrified and upset and humiliated.
Tue, 14 Mar 2017
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Diabetologist 's  Response
Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.

I understand that you are worried that the lesions you have could be herpes. Though I have not seen the lesions, not all lumps in the genital area are due to STI. Sometimes, a woman may get painful small bumps called folliculitis which is due to infection of the hair follicle. Painful sores can also be due to dermatitis/eczema (cause is sometimes unknown; occasionally there may be allergy due to any new soap products/perfumes that you may have used). There can even be pimples in the vulval area similar to pimples on the face.

So kindly relax and visit your gynaecologist for an in-depth examination.

Thank you
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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What Causes Itchy Red Sore Lumps On The Inner Labia?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. I understand that you are worried that the lesions you have could be herpes. Though I have not seen the lesions, not all lumps in the genital area are due to STI. Sometimes, a woman may get painful small bumps called folliculitis which is due to infection of the hair follicle. Painful sores can also be due to dermatitis/eczema (cause is sometimes unknown; occasionally there may be allergy due to any new soap products/perfumes that you may have used). There can even be pimples in the vulval area similar to pimples on the face. So kindly relax and visit your gynaecologist for an in-depth examination. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru