Vaginal Sores, Blister Causes
Genital hygiene is very important for women to avoid any infection that may develop in the genital area and prevent the infection from spreading. Sores and blisters on vagina may be a result of poor genital hygiene. However, there are some other conditions could cause sores and blisters on the vagina:
- Genital herpes: Genital herpes is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). A person infected by genital herpes manifests blisters and sores in the vaginal area.
- Genital warts in women: Genital warts are sexually transmitted diseases caused by human papillomavirus and are highly contagious.A carrier of this condition shows lumps on flat surface in the vagina, cervix or anus. Warts occur in the vagina with or without pain and they may or may not be visible to the human eye.
- Other sexually transmitted diseases: The appearance of sores and blisters in vaginal region is a symptom of sexually transmitted disease.
- Infected hair follicle: This is a bacterial infection characterized by a red and inflamed lump formed anywhere on the skin and is usually caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus.
Treatment for Vaginal Sores and Blisters
Some vaginal sores and blisters are not serious and can be treated easily.
- Add a cupful of vinegar in your bath. Soak yourself for some time. Dry yourself well to reduce the chances of being infected. Try this twice a day.
- Taking bath with lukewarm water twice a day using unscented bathing products for immediate and temporary healing of vaginal blisters.
- Detoxify your body by drinking carrot juice twice a day.
- Apply baking soda to the sore affected area to reduce the itching sensation.
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I have strange blister-like sores on my vagina and I am not sexually active. They are on the outside of my vagina and it scares me. I don’t want to have sex as I am worried it could be something serious. I am too shy and embarrassed to visit a physician for a check-up.
I am not sexually active though I found a blister on the outside of my vagina. It hurts only if its touched. I have been under a lot of stress and have been having regular panic attacks which I am currently being treated for. Do you think that it’s just a result of stress?
Blister on the outside of your vagina may be due to bacterial infection or due to herpes. Is the affected area painful? Has the affected area around your vagina turned red? Is the blister filled with clear fluid?
Though you are under stress, you should maintain proper hygiene and eat nutritious diet containing fruits and vegetables. If the blister increases in size or another blister crops up, you should consult your gynecologist for diagnosis.
I always get sores outside my vagina either before my periods or after it. It worries me a lot because I did consult a doctor who gave me medication. But the sores always came back. Should I be worried?
The vaginal sores may be due to bacterial infection or due to herpes virus infection. In both cases, you should improve you immunity level. Eat nutritious diet containing vitamins and minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Personal hygiene is very important. You can consult a dermatologist to diagnose the cause of vaginal sores.