A pustule above the vulva is considered to be a vestibular cyst, folliculitis, boils and other diseases.
1. Vestibular cysts: the vestibular gland is located at the back of the labia majora, if the duct is blocked local fluid will accumulate in the vestibular gland cavity, forming a cyst, the appearance of pus. Its etiology is related to chronic inflammation and injury.
2. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is an inflammatory skin disease in which the hair follicles are mainly involved, and the patients will have red papules centered on the hair follicles, which may develop into pustules in severe cases. Folliculitis can occur in various parts of the body, such as the head and face, back, vulva and other places.
3. Boil: Boil is an acute purulent inflammation of the hair follicle and its deep surrounding tissues, mainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, manifesting as one or more red painful nodules, which may have a pus head in the center, and will get bigger and bigger as the disease progresses.
There are more reasons for a pustule growing on top of the vulva, so it is recommended that the patient go to the hospital, have a relevant examination, clarify the cause of the disease, and actively treat it.