Can vulvar inflammatory swellings heal by themselves?

Written by Xu Xiao Ming
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on November 14, 2024
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If the vulva has only developed an inflammatory lump, it can be cured because as the inflammation subsides, the lump may gradually shrink and fall off. However, it is crucial to determine whether a vulvar lump is inflammatory or malignant. Therefore, patients with vulvar lumps may need to have a biopsy of the vulvar tissue sent to the pathology department to determine its origin. For inflammatory lumps, topical application of erythromycin ointment can be used; it can heal on its own. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Written by Xu Xiao Ming
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Can vulvar inflammatory swellings heal by themselves?

If the vulva has only developed an inflammatory lump, it can be cured because as the inflammation subsides, the lump may gradually shrink and fall off. However, it is crucial to determine whether a vulvar lump is inflammatory or malignant. Therefore, patients with vulvar lumps may need to have a biopsy of the vulvar tissue sent to the pathology department to determine its origin. For inflammatory lumps, topical application of erythromycin ointment can be used; it can heal on its own. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Written by Li Lin
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Vulvitis is caused by what?

Vulvitis is one of the most common infectious diseases in gynecology, affecting women of all ages. Since the vulva is adjacent to the urethra, vagina, and anus and the area is moist, it is prone to contamination and thus inflammation. Women of childbearing age, due to more frequent sexual activity and the vagina being a necessary passage for childbirth procedures, are susceptible to injuries and external pathogenic infections. Postmenopausal women and infants, due to low estrogen levels and consequently lower local resistance, are also prone to vulvitis.

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Written by Su Wen
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How many days can vulvitis be cured?

Vulvitis is caused by irritation from menstrual blood and vaginal secretions, or lack of attention to local cleanliness, among other reasons. Additionally, friction of skin and mucous membranes, local moisture, and poor breathability can lead to itching, pain, and burning sensations in the vulvar skin and mucous membranes. In the acute phase, there may be congestion, swelling, and erosion seen in the vulva, sometimes with scratch marks. The general treatment principle is to eliminate the cause, improve local hygiene, and keep the vulvar area clean and dry. Clean the vulva daily and keep the area dry.

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Written by Zhou Yan
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What medicine should be taken for senile vulvitis?

Senile vulvitis, also known as senile vulvar atrophy, is more common among postmenopausal women. Its main symptoms include thinning and drying of the skin, reduced elasticity and looseness, wrinkling of the epidermis, atrophy of sweat glands, reduced sebaceous gland secretion, and hair loss or sparseness. Generally, the treatment principle involves hormone supplementation to increase the vaginal resistance and the use of antibiotics to inhibit the growth of bacteria.

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Written by Shen Li Wen
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What are the symptoms of vulvitis?

When women experience inflammation of the vulva, the clinical symptoms are generally similar. Firstly, we may observe some abnormal secretions in the vulvar area, such as purulent secretions with a foul smell, accompanied by local itching. Furthermore, when the inflammation in the female vulvar area is severe, it can lead to local skin mucosa congestion, edema, and reduced elasticity. This can cause severe pain during walking due to friction, or during intercourse due to mechanical irritation, and may even lead to painful bleeding. Additionally, in some women, the inflammation may be intense enough to form small abscesses locally, meaning small lumps may appear or small white pus spots may be present on the local area.