Patient's question:
On one side of the labia majora, it initially appeared as if there was a hard lump growing beneath the epidermis, but it wasn't red or itchy, so I didn't pay much attention. Now, after more than a year has passed, especially last year during my pregnancy, it seems that four or five small, unevenly sized hard bumps have gradually appeared on that side of the labia majora. The larger ones are about the size of soybeans, and upon careful touch, some seem to have two smaller hard protrusions inside. I don't know what condition this might be, and whether it needs treatment?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on the characteristics of the symptoms you described, it is considered to be caused by an external genital skin abscess. This is usually due to poor personal hygiene or skin and soft tissue infection caused by exposure to contaminated environments. It is recommended that you apply erythromycin ointment externally for treatment, and use a potassium permanganate solution diluted with water for sitz baths. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to personal hygiene and maintain a clean and dry environment for the external genital area to effectively prevent this condition.