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April 16, 2010 By 3 Comments

Weird Bumps On Your Vagina?

Reader Email:

I recently discovered extremely sore red bumps on my vagina. They are just pimple like, sore and seems to have pus in them. Could they be razor bumps? I am sort of worried that they can be herpes, what should I do and how do I tell the difference?

Answer:

This is a common problem where hair bumps can be mistakenly diagnosed as herpes by people who do not know the difference. If the bumps appear soon after shaving you can put your mind at ease that they may be hairs bumps caused as a result of shaving.

Understanding the differences in the appearance of the bumps can also help. Razor bumps show as tiny red bumps which can be itchy, swollen, painful and sometimes filled with pus. Razor bumps will normally diminish after a few days after the hair starts to grow out. It is easy to see why they can be  commonly mistaken for herpes.

Herpes presents itself as a series of bumps or blisters and they rupture or break open and form lesions. The initial outbreak of herpes is normally the most severe. After the body has had a chance to adapt to the invasion of the virus future outbreaks are smaller and less frequent.

When using general observation to determine if the cause of your breakout is herpes or razor bumps you need to understand the nature of each condition. Razor bumps won’t break open and form lesions like herpes do.

That said, if you suspect that you have been infected you should see your doctor at the time of the outbreak to receive a proper evaluation.

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March 23, 2010 By 2 Comments

Prevent Hair Bumps In Your Pubic Area With Proper Shaving Techniques

As a first choice I would be hesitant to recommend “wet” shaving to anyone suffering from hair bumps. However it is easier and wiser in most cases to shave than to wax if hair bumps are a problem.

There are a few things that you can do to decrease the onset of hair bumps after shaving. This is especially important with bikini season right around the corner. If  you have never shaved your pubic area I caution you to gather as much facts as you could before you do and weigh the pros and cons to ensure that it is the right decision for you.

That said, here are a few guidelines for reducing the occurrence of hair bumps after shaving your pubic area.

  • Choose the right razor. If you have had problems with hair bumps in the past, stay away from razors with multiple blades. It may mean using the cheap bic single blades but you will be better off in the long run. Most of the razors manufactured these days are geared toward producing as close a shave as possible and while that is good for most it is not a good idea for someone struggling with hair bumps. Ensure that you are using a new razor. 
  • Trim hair with sharp scissors first. If you have longer hair in your pubic region, use a sharp scissors to trim hair as low as possible first. This will make shaving easier when you begin to use the razor.
  • Prepare the remaining hair for shaving. Wash the area and shampoo with a mild shampoo. If the water is warm the hair will be softer when you begin to shave.  Apply your shaving cream generously. Use a shaving cream with mild ingredients.
  • Begin shaving. Shave in the direction of the hair growth and try to avoid going over the same area too often to avoid damaging the skin.
  • Moisturize. Moisturize the area after shaving is completed. Again, it is important to stay away from harsh products.

Include a routine of exfoliation between shavings to remove hardened plugs of proteins and reduce instances of hair bumps.

Use these simple steps to make hair bumps in your pubic area a thing of the past.

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