In women, skin lesions at the level of the lips correspond to benign physiological states or different pathologies. If the small lips scratch, are red and swollen, you must consult a doctor. What are the causes? What about treatments?
The vulva is made up of Large and small lips. Their main role is to protect the clitoris, the entrance to the vagina and the urethra. Roses, gray or brown, the color of these skin folds change according to women and is not linked to a color of the rest of the body. The small lips can also be covered with small dots or small white pimples. What to do in case of irritation, itching or burns?
What are the symptoms of the little irritated lips?
These little lips are some times the target of skin and mucous affections. Thus, women can:
- present itchy and irritations,
- to have wrong In terms of small lips,
- having small lips become red and swollen,
- Sometimes having the skin can take a pale appearance,
- to have a hard time or feel a embarrassment during sexual intercourse
If it is normal to observe small white dots or small white pimples, They should not cause pain. “”They can be the sign of a bacterial infection of the vulva sometimes due to the staphylococcus“, Specifies Dr. Philippe Mironneau, gynecologist and obstetrician in Dijon.
What are the causes of little lip irritation?
► Fordyce grains Are sebaceous glands located on the lips and cheeks, but can be found on the rod in men and on the small lips in women. It is a physiological particularity, such as beauty grains or freckles, not a pathology. On the small lips, the grains of Fordyce come in the form of papules (pins or small cysts) generally of yellowish color. Their distribution is bilateral (symmetrical) and regular.
Fordyce grains are very common in young women.
► Physiological papillomatosis (non -pathological) of the vulva is present in one in three women. It manifests itself by small benign lesions (pink taste buds) which can appear on the small lips. Due to their appearance, they can be confused with genital condylomas (genital warts).
► condylomas or genital warts are benign skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus virus. The itching (pruritus), accompanied by irritation, are the most obvious visible clinical signs. These lesions can sit on the small lips, but also on the large lips, the perineum, the vagina, the cervix or the perineal region.
► Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infectious disease which is manifested in particular by itching, irritation and vesicles in the genitals. In women, these symptoms can reach the vulva (small and large lips). At the start of the infection, the vesicles are generally translucent and then become purulent. “”Pain is frequent, vesicles often form a small bouquet“, describes Dr. Mironneau. Besides, the painful character of herpes is a relevant element in the diagnosis.
► Lichen Plan is a benign condition Touching the skin and mucous membranes can in some cases sit in the genitals. In women, the lichen vulvar plan takes the form of a pruritus accompanied by red lesions.
When to consult in case of irritation of the small lips?
At the appearance of pain, discomfort or a feeling of gene, It is recommended to consult your gynecologist or attending physician if the symptoms persist for several days. It is not recommended to use natural medicines or grandmother’s remedies without having had the advice of a professional.
The treatment of the cause of irritation. If necessary, the health professional will prescribe a suitable treatment to relieve irritation. If the patient suffers from a condyloma then Immunomodulator treatment in the form of cream is prescribed. In some cases, a surgical treatment may also be necessary. It is made laser. Faced with itching, A cortisone cream is often recommended for relieving symptoms. A medical control then makes it possible to note the effectiveness of the treatment.
Thank you to Dr. Philippe Mironneau, gynecologist and obstetrician in Dijon.
