Genital skin concern

[Marbable]

Hello there,

I'm a young female and, for a few years now, I've had an issue with small white spots on my genitalia. They first appeared after I 'let myself go' following the end of a bad relationship. After picking up my attitude and being involved in a more successful relationship, I thought that by upkeeping my hygiene that they would eventually dissapear. No such luck. Like many other young people, I've been too ashamed to go visit a doctor about concerning this genital issue and only recently have I decided that they are something I should find out more about.

A description of what these white spots are like is that they are small in size, slightly raised and do release a small amount of discharge if squeezed, which is white in colour and not liquidy but does have a slight odour. There is no itching or soreness from them and I am positive they are not STD related, considering I have not had sex (the spots are a big deterant as I do not want to pass them on and I'm embarassed about them).

I have recently been looking into what these could possibly be in medical books and the internet, but no such information provided has fit what I seem to have. I'm hoping someone here will be able to help me by indicating what these white spots may possibly be and any potential care that can be taken to rid myself of them.

Thank you very much,
A concerned indavidual

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Although it is very difficult to diagnose without direct clinical examination, one differential could be milia. Milia are benign, keratin-filled cysts that can appear just under the epidermis. They are commonly associated with newborn babies but can appear on people of all ages. They are usually found around the nose and eyes, and sometimes on the genitalia. In adults it may require removal by a physician or a cosmetologist.  I recommend that you have this evaluated further by your doctor for proper diagnosis and management.

Take care and keep us posted .

[runfromsun]

As uncomfortable as you may be, you really should go see a doctor.  Do you mean you have never, ever had sex?  Some STDs can stay latent for quite some time before showing signs of being present.

If you've never had sex, then they could be folliculitis, but honestly hun, go see a doctor.