White Bumps on Private Parts: Causes, Treatment & When to Worry


 

  • What they look like: Pearly, dome-shaped bumps with a dimple in the center.

  • Cause: A contagious poxvirus (spreads via skin contact).

  • Treatment:

    • Usually clears in 6–12 months on its own.

    • Dermatologist can remove them (freezing, laser).

4. Genital Warts (HPV)

  • What they look like: Flesh-colored, white, or pink cauliflower-like bumps.

  • Cause: Human papillomavirus (HPV) (a sexually transmitted infection).

  • Treatment:

    • Prescription creams (imiquimod)

    • Cryotherapy (freezing)

    • HPV vaccine prevents high-risk strains.

5. Yeast Infection (Fungal Overgrowth)

  • What they look like: White, cottage-cheese-like discharge + tiny bumps.

  • Other symptoms: Itching, burning, redness.

  • Treatment: Antifungal creams (clotrimazole) or oral meds.

6. Lichen Sclerosus (Chronic Skin Condition)

  • What it looks like: White, patchy, thickened skin (often on vulva or foreskin).

  • Symptoms: Itching, pain, tearing.

  • Treatment: Steroid creams (prescription required).


When to See a Doctor

🚨 Seek medical advice if bumps:

  • Grow rapidly or bleed

  • Cause severe pain/itching

  • Don’t improve in 2 weeks

  • Appear with fever or swollen lymph nodes


How to Prevent Genital Bumps

  • Practice safe sex (condoms reduce HPV/herpes risk).

  • Avoid tight clothing (reduces friction/folliculitis).

  • Use fragrance-free soap (prevents irritation).

  • Don’t pop or scratch (risk of infection/scarring).


Final Note: Don’t Panic—But Don’t Ignore

Most white bumps are benign, but if you’re unsure, consult a gynecologist, urologist, or dermatologist. Early diagnosis = better outcomes!

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