YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for September, 2000: Re: bumps

Re: bumps

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Sep 2000 00:53:56 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 13 Sep 2000, anonymous wrote: >
>I noticed some small, white bumps on my genital area a couple of months
>ago. I went to the doctor, and she said it really didn't look like
>anything alarming. She tested me for herpes, and the results were
>negative. The bumps are still there, so I went back two different
>times. She told me this was an irritation from shaving and that most
>women ignore them. I feel like they are worsening; however, I have
>remained shaving and even shaved more. I have been using an
>antibacterial soap. Is is possible or likely that I was misdiagnosed
>three different times and that I have HPV?

Anon

It does not sound like HPV. It probably is an irritant. Try clipping the hair, not shaving (not as close, but not as irritating, either). Try to keep things as bland as possible, ie no scented pads, douches, cotton underwear, bland soaps and detergents. Hope this helps.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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