You're squirming in your chair at work. You have to pull over on the drive to the supermarket so you can relieve your itchiness. You wake up scratching yourself in the middle of the night. You just can't stop itching "down there. Fortunately, most causes of itchy bumps around the genital area aren't serious. However, if you think you have any of these conditions, visit your health care provider a primary care doctor, gynecologist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, urologist or dermatologist who can help diagnose and treat it.
Signs and Symptoms of Vulvar Cancers and Pre-Cancers
Signs and Symptoms of Vulvar Cancers and Pre-Cancers
It can be worrisome to feel a bump anywhere on your body, but when it's on or near your vagina, it's especially unnerving. But before assuming the worst, many bumps are normal and harmless. Skin growths such as seborrheic keratosis or skin tags , and common bumps like ingrown hairs or cysts generally don't require treatment, unless they cause irritation or become infected, says Alicia Little, MD, PhD , a dermatologist specializing in vulvar skin conditions at Yale Medicine. Sexually transmitted infections STI may also cause bumps around your genital area, though there are other symptoms you have to watch out for such as visible sores or skin ulcers.
Most bumps on the vagina are normal — here's when to see a doctor
What should you do if you find a spot or lump on or near your vagina? The most important thing is not to be embarrassed to seek medical help. It may be nothing serious, but in rare cases, it could be a sign of cancer.
Back to Health A to Z. Most of those affected by vulval cancer are older women over the age of The condition is rare in women under 50 who have not yet gone through the menopause. While it's highly unlikely to be the result of cancer, these changes should be investigated. The exact cause of vulval cancer is unclear, but your risk of developing the condition is increased by the following factors:.
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