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Can Anyone Tell Me What This Is On My Labia
Question: can anyone tell me what this is on my labia minora? it came up after using a depilatory cream and the cream accidently got on my labia minora caused some burning. it was bleeding slightly after wiping with a castile soap wipe. doesnt itch or burn or tingle. also no fluid or puss has been released from it. I have lots of fordyce spots on my labia minora im thinking that one got a small chemical burn from the cream. not sure.
Brief Answer:
inflammatory reaction of body to depilatory cream most likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have read your query and seen the attached photo image.
Kindly find my advise below.
* The raised spot type lesion is secondary to inflammatory body reaction forming non
specific bump at the site of labia minora where there was accidental exposure of
depilatory cream.
* This type of lesion does appear in absence of itch or burning, tingling, without fluid or
pus discharge.
* The possibility of it being Bartholin cyst is very less likely ( as there is strong relation
with its appearance after the depilatory cream application ).
* Guidelines at present
- Do not worry for the same, as many of the times, it regress on its own by body`s
immune mediated mechanisms.
- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid to prevent secondary infection.
- Wear loose, clean, cotton inner wears.
- Avoid further use of such creams till it recovers fully.
- Keep a watch over its size and any abnormal discharge or else.
Would like to answer any further doubts over the issue.
Wish you fine health ahead.
Regards.
Dr Purva
inflammatory reaction of body to depilatory cream most likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have read your query and seen the attached photo image.
Kindly find my advise below.
* The raised spot type lesion is secondary to inflammatory body reaction forming non
specific bump at the site of labia minora where there was accidental exposure of
depilatory cream.
* This type of lesion does appear in absence of itch or burning, tingling, without fluid or
pus discharge.
* The possibility of it being Bartholin cyst is very less likely ( as there is strong relation
with its appearance after the depilatory cream application ).
* Guidelines at present
- Do not worry for the same, as many of the times, it regress on its own by body`s
immune mediated mechanisms.
- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid to prevent secondary infection.
- Wear loose, clean, cotton inner wears.
- Avoid further use of such creams till it recovers fully.
- Keep a watch over its size and any abnormal discharge or else.
Would like to answer any further doubts over the issue.
Wish you fine health ahead.
Regards.
Dr Purva
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
okay Thank you. so it doesnt look like a std or anything does it?
Brief Answer:
follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No. it does not look like a STD absolutely or else dear.
Thanks.
follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No. it does not look like a STD absolutely or else dear.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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