Do I Have Vaginal Boils?

Do you have a painful, red bump on the labia, in the pubic area or on the outside of the vagina?

Do you have a painful, red bump that starts out small and can enlarge to more than 2 inches (5 centimeters)?

Do you have red, swollen skin around the bump?

Do you have lumps that fill with pus over a few days and increase in size?

Do you have pus-filled lumps that are red, tender, and painful?

Do you have a lump with a yellow or white tip that eventually bursts and allows drainage of pus?

Do you have multiple pus-filled lumps, fever or swollen lymph nodes?

Do you have itching before the boil develops?

Have you recently shaved your genital area with a dull razor or have you waxed?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have vaginal boils. Vaginal boils are localized infections under the skin of the vagina. Vaginal boils are inflamed lumps filled with pus that can develop on the labia, in the pubic area or on the outside of the vagina. They are usually caused by ingrown hairs or clogged hair follicles as a result of shaving or waxing. Vaginal boils usually start as small red lumps that can become swollen, painful and filled with pus over a few days. They are usually not a cause for concern and can go away on their own within two weeks.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have vaginal boils. Vaginal boils are pus-filled lumps that develop on the vaginal lining, on the outside of the vagina or in the pubic area. Vaginal boils are not the same as abscesses. An abscess is also a sac filled with pus, but forms in the deeper layers of the skin. Also, some vaginal boils can be similar to pimples, so an accurate diagnosis is crucial for proper treatment. Vaginal boils are often the result of an infection with the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (which is normally present on the skin), folliculitis, Bartholin gland cyst or STIs.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have vaginal boils. Vaginal boils are swollen, painful lumps with a white or yellow pus-filled tip. They are usually the result of an infection. Vaginal boils are extremely contagious. You should never squeeze or poop a vaginal boil yourself, as pus leaking from the boil can spread to nearby skin and cause the infection to spread. Small vaginal boils can be treated at home. It is usually enough to apply warm compresses to relieve pain and promote drainage. If you have a severe infection, your doctor may recommend incision and drainage, and antibiotics.