Vaginal Boils

Vaginal boils can be extremely uncomfortable and painful, read this post to discover how to identify vaginal boils, how to treat them and better still how to prevent them from occurring.
Vaginal boils will usually appear on the labia as pus filled lumps.  They will be of a reddish tender appearance and can be extremely painful in such a sensitive area.   The middle of the lump (the pustule) will over a period of time become a yellowish white color, will harden and eventually will drain.

Before the vaginal boil appears you may notice an itching in the area that the boil is developing.

If you have several or recurring vaginal boils, this may lead to swollen lymph nodes or you may have a fever

Vaginal boils can be caused by many factors, these include ingrowing hairs, splinters, other foreign bodies that get inside the surface of the skin or even form blocked sweat glands that then become infected.  Having a poor unbalanced diet or having poor personal hygiene will also leave you more prone to outbreaks of genital boils.

If you suffer from recurring vaginal boils or if you are worried about vaginal boils or worried that you may be suffering from an STD you should seek advice from a medical professional.

If you are confident that you can treat your vaginal boil(s) yourself then the sooner you begin treatment the better.  If left untreated, vaginal boils can lead to dangerous complications.  Vaginal boils can be extremely contagious, if the boil bursts and the pus escapes, this could lead to the development of further boils, or in extreme cases the pus could get into the blood stream, leading to further complications and outbreaks of boils on other parts of the body.

To help with the natural healing process and to relieve the pain and suffering you can gently apply a warm cloth soaked in a salty solution, to the affected area.  This should be repeated around 4 times per day.  Remember it is vitally important that you do not burst the boil and allow the pus to escape before it is naturally ready.

To help prevent future outbreaks of vaginal boils, you can wash with an anti bacterial soap and wear cotton underwear (with frequent changes).  If you take a lot of exercise try and keep your groin area as dry and clean as possible.