Acne down there

[BlueBellsArePretty]

Since giving birth last year I have suffered constantly from acne type spots in my pubic area and vulva. It's not itchy but develops like spots used to get as a teenager. They get very swollen and filled with pus before bursting and eventually healing up. Sorry for the tmi. I keep the area clean and wear cotton pants Have five at the moment. Has anyone else experienced this?

[PetersRabbitt]

Sounds like genital herpes or…something else, there is another one but can’t remember what it is.

[PetersRabbitt]

Doctors appointment either way though, don’t leave it!

[anexhaustedmum]

Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

[FairyCakeSprinkles]

Sounds like a staph infection to me. Soap alone won't kill the staph bacteria. Have you tried hibiscrub? You can buy it from Amazon.

[fluffycereal]

Herpes. Why have you not seen your GP?

[Basilbrushgotfat]

Well I'm not sure what it is but you definitely need to see a doctor. See if you have a local gum clinic if you don't want to see your gp.

[BlueBellsArePretty]

Thank you for your responses. Don't think it's herpes as I do get cold sores on my lip and this feels nothing like that. Not tingly or itchy. I will make an appointment, have put it off as my doctor is doing telephone triage appointments and don't want to be talking about this if phoned at work.

[Basilbrushgotfat]

Do they do email consults op? Might be easier to email them and then they can arrange for you to be seen, saves phone calls