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I have extreme vaginal itch on my labia majora. i once trimmed the hair and found there were some bumps that were pink but seemed dry? could it be herpes or follicilitis?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Folliculitis, see MD: Shaving can cause itching , infection etc. Have this seen by gyn or gyn nurse practitioner. Check that you are not using any new under- wear, new detergents on your underwear, new soaps or new products on the labia. Avoid talc

Answered 9/13/2014

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Need exam: In order to be appropriately diagnosed you must be seen and examined. Go see a local doctor and if they cannot recognize this they may send you to a gynecologist. Good luck.

Answered 9/9/2013

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Dr. Uzma Chaudhry answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Go to PCP: You should go to your primary care doctor (especially family practice) to get a good look at what exactly the pink bumps look like clinically and run some tests to rule out herpes.Such as a blood test or a scraping to look under the microscope. Then you can also be treated for. It if you do have it.

Answered 9/7/2013

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Folliculitis: You probably have folliculitis and you should see a dermatologist since a topical or oral antibiotic may be necessary.

Answered 9/7/2013

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