A pustule on the vulva may be caused by folliculitis, vestibular gland abscess, sebaceous gland cyst infection, etc. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time to find out the cause, and take medication and surgery under the guidance of the doctor.
1. Folliculitis: Folliculitis on the vulva will have red papules with white pustules at the top. Patients with vulvovaginitis can apply moxifloxacin ointment, fusidic acid ointment under the guidance of the doctor, and if necessary, can follow the doctor’s instructions to take oral cefuroxime, doxycycline and other antibiotics.
2. Vestibular gland abscess: Vestibular gland cysts secondary infection will appear pain, pus and other manifestations, so the patient will have the symptom of pus on the vulva. Vestibular gland cyst patients have signs of infection, then need to follow the doctor’s instructions to apply amoxicillin, tetracycline and other antibiotics. Some patients are also treated with incision and drainage of the vestibular gland abscess.
3. Sebaceous cyst infection: Sebaceous cysts on the vulva can lead to round, medium-hard cysts, and if the cysts are accompanied by secondary infections, pustules will appear. For patients with bacterial infection, antibiotics such as cefixime and cefuroxime can be used as prescribed by the doctor. Patients also need to take sebaceous cystotomy or cystectomy after the inflammation is eliminated.
It is recommended to consult a doctor who will take appropriate measures to treat the cause of the pus on the vulva.