Pimples in the vagina

Introduction

Pus pimples in the vagina are defined as small, relatively delimited, raised skin appearances filled with pus and located in the female genital area. They have the same characteristics as pus pimples on other parts of the body and can have many different causes. Isolated and occasionally occurring pus pimples in the vagina are usually harmless. However, if these occur more frequently or more frequently, a medical examination, consultation and, if necessary, appropriate treatment is required.

What are the causes of pus pimples?

The causes of pus pimples in the vagina can be many and varied. The causes can be similar to the formation of pus pimples in other parts of the body. This means that an imbalance between the formation and transport of sebum can also occur in the genital area due to a blockage of the skin pores.

This imbalance can lead to the development of bacterial inflammation, which can manifest itself as pus pimples on the vaginal skin. Often, however, a hair root inflammation is hidden behind the pimples in the female genital area. This folliculitis is called folliculitis in medical terminology.

This inflammation occurs when small injuries in the genital area allow bacteria to penetrate these areas. These injuries can occur, for example, when shaving the intimate area. The bacterial inflammation usually develops from staphylococci, especially Staphylococcus aureus.

Normally, the bacterium is on the skin – without disease value. Under certain circumstances it can multiply and cause an inflammation. Heat and humidity favour this.

This is why the intimate area is one of the preferred places for bacteria. In technical jargon, body parts where certain symptoms of disease occur particularly frequently are referred to as predilection sites. The genital area is therefore a predilection site for hair root inflammation.

In addition, an unhealthy diet and an unbalanced lifestyle can cause pimples, which theoretically, among other things, can manifest themselves in the vagina. Furthermore, pus pimples in the vagina can be triggered by allergens. This means that certain substances can cause an allergic reaction.

For example, these substances may be present in new underwear that has not yet been washed. Often it is surfactants that are in the laundry, which are dissolved out by body sweat and can then trigger an allergic reaction. But also certain substances in detergents, care products, tampons, sanitary towels or condoms can provoke intolerances and allergic reactions and thus the development of pus pimples in the vagina.

Especially people with a weakened immune system are susceptible to bacterial inflammation and the subsequent possible skin symptoms. In addition, very dry skin can promote the development of pus pimples, as this tends to cause small, sometimes inconspicuous injuries more quickly and these injury sites can be an entry point for bacteria. In addition, a genetic disposition and hormone fluctuations can cause pus pimples in the female genital area.

If the skin changes are recurring and possibly also on the large flexing wrinkles, the armpits and under the breast, then acne inversa could also be responsible for the pimples. Acne inversa is often confused with pimples and abscesses. This is an acne-like skin disease, but it is not acne in the strict sense.

It is often associated with smoking. It is an autoinflammation syndrome. This means that it is an expression of the immune system fighting against the body instead of for it. This topic might also interest you: Detergent allergy