uhmm i hope its nothing...

[oh_no357]

i have a red bump on the top of my vagina opening.. its not itchy, there is no puss, its not white, it hurt a little bit to touch at first when i got it.... its kinda big but not near the vagina more like at the top where the lips separate (sorry that sounds gross).. should i be worried. like i went on other website to see signs of herpes but i dont have any of the other symptoms other than a big red pimple thing on my vagina. im kinda freakin out...

thanks and im sorry if this is totally the wrong thing to be asking you.. im not really sure how this website works.

thanks so much by the way!!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These bumps can be folliculitis,contact dermatitis,sweat dermatitis or Bartholin’s glands.There are glands in the vaginal lips called Bartholin’s glands. These can become painful and swollen, and an abscess can form. This often causes blockage in the main duct from the gland, and a cyst develops. This is felt as a painless, hard swelling.In such cases, antibiotics may be helpful, or surgical treatment might be required.

Pls 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.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.
Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.

[jagesh50]

Bartholin glands -  can get infected,nonsexual of course.Do consult your doc.Nothing to worry.