Hormonal Pills Like Microgynon May Cause Acne in Vagina Q: Hello, I’m a 39 year old female, not sexually active, taking microgynon 30 for 2 years due to very heavy periods. Since March this year, I have been plagued with boils on my inner labia minora. They hurt badly, they sting and it feels like […]
Treating a Dry Vagina Q: Sometimes my vagina gets rather sore and itchy. It does not hurt to urinate, however. I went to my gyne about it a few months ago and she thought it could be due to vaginal dryness. I also used some Canesten cream in case it was a simple yeast infection. […]
HPV Warts or Penile Pimples Q: Hi, I’d like to thank anyone associated with this website; you truly rock. I’ve been concerned about the area under the head of the penis. There are small pimples. I’ve been to two doctors. One of them said “all men have them, it’s normal”, while the other said “it’s […]
Difference Between Pimples and Herpes Sore A bump on your genital area may be a simple pimple or some infection like herpes. Herpes is one of the most common infection affecting that area. Hence, it’s worthwhile differentiating its lesions from a simple pimple. Appearance If you observe carefully, the two appear quite different. A pimple […]
Zits on Genital Area Q: Doctor, I am having zits over my genitals. This happens on and off. What medication is required? Reply: One commonly encounters zits or pimples on the genital area. Pimples may occur on the scrotal skin, over the penile skin or in the inner thigh region. In females, zits occur commonly […]
What Are Those White Bumps on Your Vagina? Q: I have white bumps under the skin on the right side of my vagina. They do not hurt, bleed or leak. They are just there. I’ve popped two and they don’t go away. I have been tested for HPV and herpes along with all the others […]
Pimples on Vulva Pimples or bumps on vulva and other portions of female genitalia are common. Can Pimples Occur on the Vulva? Yes, pimples may occur anywhere on the body where there is skin and glands over it. Our skin has plenty of minute glands, sweat and sebaceous, over it. They drain via minute ducts […]
Vaginal Acne and Premenstrual Syndrome Q: I have vaginal pimples before my period and its painful. I am 35 and over weight. Is it curable and how? -By Cjena Reply: Since you can so well associate these vaginal acne with your menses, these acne may be a part of what we called premenstrual syndrome. Read […]
Infection of Scrotal Pimples and Management Q: I have bumps on inner thighs, right hip and scrotum. They are not painful until I press the one on my back. They are filled with liquid or pus. One of them on scrotum is growing a bit in size. Recently I was on antibiotics for fungal infection. […]
Pimples Over the Penis Q : I have small red pimple looking things on my penis. No trouble. Are they normal? What is to be done? – By Joe Reply: It is both, normal and common, to have acne or pimples over the penis. Pimples can occur anywhere over the body, where ever there are sebaceous […]
