Suggest Treatment For Accidental Cut On Labia Minora

Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 Answered on

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : I was using the XXXXXXX scrapper to shave my vagina. I believe I cut my labia minora and now have a small bumb there too. This was over 2 weeks ago that I got the cut but just now got the bumb. It is painful to touch. What do I do?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms XXXX

From the description given it is likely to be Folliculitis( inflammation and infection of hair follicle) which could be result of shaving. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination, providing clinical photograph will be helpful for assessment.

I would suggest you the following

1. Hot water fomentation
2. Local application of antibiotic ointment
3. Analgesic
4. Oral antibiotic

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (16 minutes later)

Thank you. Here is a picture. It is the bump under the finger closest to the left

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mostly it is folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms XXXX

Thanks for providing the clinical picture. It looks like folliculitis.
I would suggest the following

1. Hot Seitz bath: To a tub of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of antiseptic solution. Sit in it for 15 to 20 minutes each session twice a day

2. Local application of antibiotic ointment

3. Analgesic like Ibuprofen which is available over the counter

Do keep me updated

Take Care

Regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju