Is this normal?

[smantha096]

I've been noticing tiny red bumps around a mm apart on my labia mijora. I am a  virgin and haven't had any sexual contact with anyone at all, so i am for certain it can't be an std. It burns, as well its seems really irritated and red (though it isn't red). Its kind of sore. I do get sharp pains at random also. Its really weird. I didn't have any problems until after getting a UTI fro the first time. I am 16 years old and female if it helps. Could it be I still have a UTI, but the only symtom I don't have is urinating as frequently. im still going to the wash room more frequently but not as much as before I got treated with antibiotics. Im also really prone to getting yeast infections,

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
You can use the antibiotic cream that your dermatologist has prescribed.  Basically folliculitis is caused by a bacterial infection and hence the antibiotic cream will decrease the symptoms. You can use the warm compresses and warm water and also apply some antiseptics on the boils and infected hair follicles. If the cases are very severe then oral course of antibiotics may be needed.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[smantha096]

Thanks for your reply. I got in touch with my doctor (I live in Canada. Free heath care)  She told me that the bumps were pretty normal in teens and that I could be having a yest infection, or like you said a staph infection. She gave me a  anti fungal cream and ant biotic fro the yeast infection because she wasn't completely sure what it could be yet. She took a urine sample for my uti also. So, I'll be getting results soon, in a day or two. On the contrary, I do have severe folliculitis on my arms, on my back and get recurring boils on my thighs at the most random times ever.  I've been keeping the area clean with warm water, and applying vaseline to relieve the itch while I wait for the results. Do you think that was a good idea?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it looks like folliculitis. It starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).

Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.