Vaginal Pimples - What causes them?

Acne is a very common problem for both men and women but some females also suffer from them in their vaginal area. You may be surprised to learn that vaginal pimples are quite common. However, most women are too embarrassed to talk about them to friends or their doctor. Those that do seek medical treatment often do so because they are afraid. They worry they may have warts, cancer, or a sexually transmitted disease.

While vaginal pimples can be uncomfortable, they aren't anything to worry about. There are two main causes of them. The first is ingrown hairs that are the result of how a woman shaves. It is common for this area of the body to be trimmed but some women shave there every day. It can become sensitive and ingrown hairs can get under the surface. If you are shaving the wrong direction or with a dull blade you will increase the chances of this occurring.

It can be painful to remove that ingrown hair, but do your best to remove it with clean tweezers. This will help to stop the vaginal pimples and to give you some relief from the pain. Many women find vaginal pimples only develop when they are experiencing their menstrual cycle. This is often due to having an allergic reaction to the materials that pads are made from. Changing brands or switching to tampons can help resolve this problem.

Many very young girls suffer from vaginal pimples for that very reason. Many of them are only 14 or 15 years of age. When you combine their bodies being exposed to pads due to the onset of menstruation and their hormones in puberty they are more likely to get them. This age group is also less likely to tell their parents or friends that they have vaginal pimples. Some worry that their parents will think they are sexually active if they bring up the issue.

There is a myth that vaginal pimples are the result of poor hygiene but there isn't evidence to support that. These pimples may be very painful as they can swell up with a white pus and blood. The area can become extremely tender and it may hurt when you urinate or have sexual intercourse. While it can be tempting to drain these vaginal pimples, doing so can result in an infection due to bacteria getting into the area.

Taking a warm bath can help to relieve them as well as avoiding sexual activity until they go away. If you continue to suffer from vaginal pimples after trying these tips, talk to your doctor. They can help you to find relief so that you don't continue to suffer from this problem.

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