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#PAINFUL RED BUMP ON VAGINA SKIN#

If the cyst is painful, your GP may recommend some simple self care measures. If you don't have any noticeable symptoms, it's unlikely you'll need treatment.

A bacterial infection, or abscess, does not mean that you have a sexually transmitted infection, though in a few cases they can sometimes be linked. It's often not known why the ducts become blocked. Normally the glands are not noticeable, but occasionally a duct can become blocked, forming a cyst. The fluid travels down tiny tubes called ducts, into the vagina. The glands secrete fluid that acts as a lubricant during sex.

The Bartholin's glands are a pair of pea-sized glands found just behind and either side of the lips that surround the entrance to the vagina. If your GP thinks the cyst or one of your Bartholin's glands may be infected, you may need treatment to clear up the infection. Small Bartholin's cysts are sometimes only found during a routine cervical screening test or an examination carried out for another reason.Īlways see your GP if you develop a lump in the area around your vagina so they can make a diagnosis and rule out more serious conditions. signs of an abscess include the affected area becoming red, swollen, tender and hot it can also cause a high temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above.if the cyst becomes infected, it can cause a painful collection of pus ( abscess) to develop in one of the Bartholin's glands.the cyst can sometimes affect the outer pair of lips surrounding the vagina - one side may look swollen or bigger than usual.

#PAINFUL RED BUMP ON VAGINA SKIN#

if the Bartholin’s cyst grows very large, it can become noticeable and uncomfortable (you may feel pain in the skin surrounding the vagina (vulva) when you walk, sit down or have sex).

Things to look out for if you have a Bartholin’s cyst include: See your GP if you develop a lump there – to get a diagnosis and rule out more serious conditions. It’s a soft, painless lump that doesn't usually cause problems. Sometimes a skin swab and occasionally a skin biopsy may be recommended to clarify the diagnosis.īelow are some of the more common skin conditions affecting the female genitalia.A Bartholin's cyst is a small fluid-filled sac that develops in the skin, on either side of the vagina opening. Our experienced dermatologists who have a special interest in female genital dermatoses will diagnose the problem and recommend appropriate treatment. Skin cancers may occur in this site (although rarely) and expert early intervention is paramount. Lumps and bumps may occur in this site and are easily treated or removed. There are additionally less common conditions that can affect the genital skin such as lichen sclerosis or lichen planus and early intervention is recommended. The most frequent are infections such as candida or viral warts, or inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis. Most are harmless but these symptoms may indicate a more troublesome condition that would benefit from early intervention.

Itching and pain are the most frequent symptoms and there can be several underlying reasons for this. Patients are often too embarrassed to discuss these with their GP and so there may be a long delay before they seek expert advice. Many skin conditions may affect the female anogenital skin of all age groups.