Hello Ladies!

Let's talk about bumps on the vagina area.

No, not THAT kind of bump. I'm talking about the ones that can pop up from time to time and cause you varying degrees of discomfort. I'm here to give you the lowdown on what's normal, what's not, and how to deal with them.

The Good: Ingrown Hairs

Ingrown hairs are fairly common and nothing to worry about. They occur when a hair follicle becomes clogged with dead skin cells, causing the hair to grow back into the skin instead of up and out. This can happen after shaving, waxing, or even tweezing. You may notice small red bumps around the base of the hair shaft. These are usually painless but can become infected if you try to pick at them. The best way to treat ingrown hairs is to exfoliate regularly and let them grow out on their own. If you must shave, make sure to use a clean razor and shave in the direction of hair growth. Waxing should be done by a professional in a sterile environment.

The Bad: Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV: HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is typically associated with oral herpes, or cold sores, while HSV-2 is associated with genital herpes. However, both types of HSV can infect either area. Symptoms of genital herpes include small blisters or ulcers on the genitals and surrounding areas such as the thighs, buttocks, or anus. These blisters break open and turn into painful sores that can take weeks to heal.

Genital herpes is most often spread through sexual contact with someone who has HSV, but it can also be spread through skin-to-skin contact even if there are no visible symptoms present. There is no cure for genital herpes, but antiviral medications can help reduce symptoms and shorten outbreaks. If you think you may have genital herpes, it's important to see a healthcare provider so they can make a diagnosis and provide you with treatment options.

The Ugly: HPV

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common STI that is spread through sexual contact with someone who has it. There are more than 150 different types of HPV, but only a few types can cause cancerous changes in the cells of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, rectum, or oropharynx (back of the throat). Symptoms of HPV depend on which type you have contracted; some types cause warts while others don't cause any symptoms at all.

There is no cure for HPV but there are vaccines available that can help protect against some types of HPV that cause cancer as well as other health problems like warts.

If you think you may have HPV or have developed symptoms like warts, it's important to see a healthcare provider so they can provide treatment options.
Bumps in the vaginal area are common and usually nothing to worry about but there are some bumps that could be indicative of an STI like genital herpes or HPV so it's important to know what to look for and when to seek medical attention if necessary! Exfoliating regularly and letting ingrown hairs grow out on their own is usually sufficient treatment but if you develop any sores or warts be sure consult with your healthcare provider!  Until Next Time!...XOXO 🍁🧡🍂

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