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Learn Causes of Vaginal Boil Along with Treatment

By on August 19, 2017

Learn Causes of Vaginal Boil

Boils on the vaginal area may be a symptom of some underlying disease. Take it as an alarming sign and read this article to know causes of the vaginal boil.

Learn Causes of Vaginal Boil

Learn Causes of Vaginal Boil

Boils are actually hair follicle infection. If you are wondering what is a hair follicle then here is the answer. A hair follicle is a skin opening from where hair grows. In the case of bacteria enters this opening it is infected. The affected area becomes red inflamed and painful. The pus-filled bumps formed are termed as a vaginal boil.
Let us have a look at the common causes of a boil on pubic area.

What Causes Vaginal Boil?

Staphylococcus Aureus is causative agent

The bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus is responsible for causing boils. While body attempts to get rid of infection millions of WBC or white blood cells enters the infected hair follicle.

What Causes Vaginal Boil?

What Causes Vaginal Boil?

Finally, pus, dead tissues, and fluid are collected in the infected hair follicle and boil develops. The skin that surrounds becomes red and inflamed.
An individual with a weak immune system is more prone to vaginal boils.

If you have a weak immune system you are susceptible to vaginal boils. Intake of alcohol. Lack of sleep, Diabetes, and HIV are a few causes of recurrent boils on pubic area.

How Poor Hygiene Results in Vaginal Boil?

One of the important cause of boils on the pubic area is a lack of hygiene. If you do not take care of your skin the environment on your skin becomes more suitable for the bacteria.

How Poor Hygiene Results in Vaginal Boil

How Poor Hygiene Results in Vaginal Boil

It is very important to treat boil in time or you may become a victim of septicemia. But to treat boils on the pubic area it is also important to recognize the cause of it. This is not an easy task. To diagnose the cause of vaginal boil your doctor may take your medical history. For this questions are asked related to the history of some previous disease, your sexual status, current medical condition, diet, and hygiene. The doctor may also ask you to have a culture and sensitivity test. Also, your doctor may ask you to have a complete blood test to diagnose the underlying cause.

How is a Vaginal Boil Treated

If bacteria is identified response in causing boil on pubic area antibiotics are prescribed. Usually, after taking antibiotics the symptoms caused due to boil eliminates in a week time. The total recovery time depends on the age and health of the individual.

How is a Vaginal Boil Treated

How is a Vaginal Boil Treated

You really need to know the fact that if the vaginal boil is a result of poor hygiene then not much can be done to make vaginal boil disappear fast once it’s developed. But the good news is vaginal boils are usually not at all harmful and they go away in a few days. To alleviate the symptoms try an application of warm compression over the affected area. Warm compression softens the boil and promotes healing.

Do not squeeze or pop a vaginal boil. This may spread the infection and worsen your condition.

When other treatment option o does not work your doctor may decide to cut the boil. This process is conducted by using local anesthesia and is not so painful.
If you are suffering from recurring vaginal boil please consult your doctor as it may be an alarming sign of some serious disease such as HIV, diabetes or cancer.

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Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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