Cysts in the Bartholin’s glands can happen when the opening gets blocked and fluid builds up just under the skin. The Bartholin’s glands provide lubrication (wetness) to the vagina, like during sexual excitement (when you’re aroused or turned on). A common vaginal cyst that appears on each side of the opening to your vagina is called the Bartholin’s cyst. If you start noticing that the pimple-like-bumps around your genitals start getting worse or have pus coming out of them, or if they become painful, see a doctor or nurse - this might be a sign of an infection.Ĭysts: Cysts are soft, painless lumps that can show up around the opening of your vagina and on your labia. Pimples: Pimples, like the ones you get on your face, can appear anywhere on your body, which means sometimes they pop-up on the skin of your genitals. Switching to milder products (free of dyes or perfumes) may help make your rash or bumps go away. Allergic reactions can cause bumps or rashes and make your skin feel itchy and dry. Rashes from allergies: Skin can sometimes react to perfumes or dyes in soap or laundry detergent. Usually ingrown hairs go away on their own, but if not you can see a doctor or nurse to get it treated. Sometimes you can see the hair trapped just underneath the bump. They may look like a pimple (a raised bump that may appear reddish in color). Ingrown hairs: Ingrown hairs are really common for people who shave or wax their pubic hair. If your skin condition doesn’t clear up or gets worse, see a doctor or nurse - like the staff at your nearest Planned Parenthood health center - to see what’s going on and how to treat it. The skin around your genitals is just that - skin. Here are a few common reasons why bumps, rashes, and lumps show up on and around your genitals: Skin Irritation While we can’t diagnose you over the internet, a doctor or nurse can help you figure out what’s going on. Your skin is sensitive down there, and it’s common to have bumps and lumps on or around your genitals. Or you might feel a tender lump right underneath your skin, which you can’t see.įirst of all, don’t panic. Bumps can appear on and around your penis, anus, vagina, and labia. Everyone gets lumps and bumps on their genitals from time to time.
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