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Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps On The Vagina

Posted on Thu, 2 Feb 2017

Question: I recently shaved the bikini line area of my vagina and it resulted in getting razor burn red bumps. Also appeared is a purple/red looking spot in an area I never shaved where I left pubic hair. What would be causing this? Could it be connected to the shaving as when I shaved some of my pubic hair it caused some bleeding. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Purple area most likely ecchymosis due to bleeding in the skin

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints the purple area is mostly likely an ecchymotic spot which has occurred due to bleeding in the skin due to the razor.
It will take few days to resolve.
For other razor bumps you can apply a topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily for 7-10 days.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (22 minutes later)

Thank you, I was worried it could of been cancerous? However, I thought it would have to be linked to shaving as it only occurred after I had shaved.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome!!

Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
I don't think it is cancerous.
Still keep a check on it as it should resolve in 7-10 days.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

Thanks so much again, this is a great site and I really appreciate your help!

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
All the best!!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 days later)

Hello again,

It has been 8 days since this spot appeared and it isn't showing any signs of going away. If I attached a photo, would this give you a more clear idea if it is what you thought? Also, would this be confidential? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Yes to get a clearer picture of the condition I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area and don't worry these will remain confidential.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (40 minutes later)

Hello, I have attached an image by uploading it. Did it work? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not looking like ecchymotic spot, seems to be seborrhoeic keratosis

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is not looking like an ecchymotic spot.
It seems to be seborrhoeic keratoses which is a benign growth of the skin.
I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist and get it examined clinically.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 minutes later)

Is this life threatening, would it clear up itself? What causes it? Thankyou.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is not life threatening, usually doesn't clear up on its own

Detailed Answer:
It is not life threatening but usually it doesn't clear up on its own.
It is a common benign growth of the skin cells which can occur in any individual.
It has no specific cause.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng