Definition Boils are painful, purulent inflammations of the skin, which can occur especially in hairy regions. The infection of a hair follicle in the pubic region causes an inflammatory lump to form, which can lie deep in the skin. Boils in or on the vagina are particularly unpleasant, as they not only cause pain and … Boils on the vagina
The diagnosis A boil in or on the vagina is diagnosed by its typical appearance. The skin around the purulent node is warm and reddened. The boil can be up to 2 cm in diameter. In some cases, the specific pathogen can be identified by means of a smear test and a subsequent laboratory medical … The diagnosis | Boils on the vagina
Different localization locations Boils can also form on the labia. The focus of inflammation looks like purulent pimples and can appear on both the inner and outer labia. The boils develop from an inflammation of the hair follicles, which spreads into the adjacent tissue. Furuncles can also be caused by injuries to the labia, for … Different localization locations | Boils on the vagina
