I found a bump that's painful on my labia and I'm not sure…

No but it helps me narrow down what it can be

if not, I can provide some general information

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Some common causes of bumps on the labia:

1. Folliculitis is the most common cause of pimples on the labia majora. It occurs when bacteria enter the pubic hair follicles on the labia. When hairs grow out of these follicles, they often curl backward into the skin.

Shaving your pubic hairincreases the risk of developing folliculitis. Wearing tight-fitting underwear and sweating can also increase your vulnerability to pimples on the labia caused by folliculitis.

Folliculitis goes away on its own. After a bout of folliculitis, you may want to avoid shaving your pubic hair for a while. To reduce the likelihood of developing folliculitis from shaving, shave your pubic hair in the same direction of growth.

You can also avoid wearing tight underwear and shower after sweating a lot. Loose-fitting clothes made of breathable fibers like cotton and linen can help keep the area clean, cool, and dry.

Your vulva has a number of glands, including oil glands, Bartholin’s glands, and Skene’s glands. A cyst can form if these glands become clogged.

The size of cysts varies, but most feel like small, hard lumps. Cysts aren’t usually painful unless they become infected.

Cysts normally go away without treatment. If a cyst becomes infected, your doctor can drain it. They may prescribe antibiotics if there are signs of infection.

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Varicositiesare swollen veins that can occur around your vulva.

They appear as bluish raised bumps or round swollen veins around the labia minora and majora. You may not experience pain, but sometimes they can feel heavy, causeitching, or bleed.

No treatment is usually needed if you’re pregnant. Varicosities usually recede about 6 weeks after childbirth. They often reoccur with any subsequent pregnancies.

For those who aren’t pregnant, they may cause discomfort with intercourse or when standing for long periods. A doctor specializing in vein surgery and treatment can treat this condition.

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There are several types of vaginal cysts. Vaginal cysts are firm lumps on the wall of the vagina. They’re normally about the size of a pea or smaller.

Vaginal inclusion cysts are the most common type of vaginal cyst. They sometimes form after childbirth or injury to the vagina.

Vaginal cysts usually aren’t painful. They’re rarely a cause for concern unless they cause discomfort during sex. Occasionally, vaginal cysts need to be drained or removed surgically.

You should be seen if it becomes increasingly larger, more painful, or if you develop fevers or chills as it can be sign of infection