Can pimples appear on the labia minora?
May 11, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the inner and outer surfaces of the labia minora are composed of delicate, thin, and tender skin, and do not develop pimples, although they contain abundant sebaceous glands. When infected by various bacteria, the skin becomes irritated and its barrier function is compromised, allowing bacteria to invade easily and cause local inflammation, resulting in the appearance of small pimples. Prolonged inflammatory stimulation can lead to the development of small pimples on the inner surface of the labia minora.
Under normal circumstances, the labia minora are smooth and do not develop pimples; if pimples do appear, this is considered abnormal and may be related to conditions such as folliculitis or pseudowarts (false genital warts), requiring timely examination and treatment. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Normal Condition
Normally, the inner and outer surfaces of the labia minora are thin and delicate, and pimples do not occur. The area contains abundant sebaceous glands.
2. Abnormal Conditions
2.1 Folliculitis
When infected by various bacteria, skin irritation can damage the skin's barrier function, allowing bacteria to invade and cause local inflammation. This results in pimple-like bumps accompanied by redness, swelling, and pain. Treatment may include topical application of erythromycin ointment, chlortetracycline ointment, or mupirocin ointment, as directed by a physician.
2.2 Pseudowarts (False Genital Warts)
If vaginal inflammation persists without proper healing, prolonged inflammatory stimulation may lead to small bumps on the inner side of the labia minora. These bumps typically do not cause itching or discomfort. It is recommended to actively treat the underlying vaginal inflammation, while the small bumps can be treated with cryotherapy.
In addition, conditions such as genital warts (caused by HPV) or syphilis may also cause pimple-like lesions on the labia minora. It is important to maintain good local hygiene, and any abnormalities should be promptly evaluated and treated at a hospital's gynecology department.
