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What are these? Bumps labia majora. NSFW

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pleasehelp1234
pleasehelp1234

**I've had these bumps on my labia majora for 8 years. I have been tested for herpes and the results were negative and they're not genital warts. The bumps are pretty smooth, flat, and not raised. They do not itch nor do they cause any discomfort. The bumps continue to appear gradually over the years. I was told a few years ago that they just look like shaving bumps. Honestly, this only bothers me in a cosmetic manner. I do not like the appearance and I do not want intimate partners to think I have a STD/STI. What are they? Can they be removed?

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  • 24154
    24154 pleasehelp1234

    Posted

    they kind of look like fordyce spots ....little extreme once....i could be wrong.... did you check with dermatologist, If yes what did he/say said?

    • pleasehelp1234
      pleasehelp1234 24154

      Posted

      Thank you for your response! I saw one dermatologist and she said that it looked like shaving bumps. She took a sample of the tissue and nothing abnormal came back.

    • 24154
      24154 pleasehelp1234

      Posted

      it does look like shaving bumps but i dont think they stay for 8 years so i assume its fordyce Spots... since all tests are clear u dont need to worry ....Fordyce spots are harmless

    • pleasehelp1234
      pleasehelp1234 24154

      Posted

      Thank you so much! I have never heard of Fordyce spots until you told me that. Upon research it says that most doctors do not detect them and or misdiagnose them. THANK YOU! I honestly believe that they are Fordyce spots and I plan to look into the option if removal.

    • 24154
      24154 pleasehelp1234

      Posted

      glad to hear that, cosmetic surgeon would have good idea about it good luck

  • terry45505
    terry45505 pleasehelp1234

    Posted

    you might be using the wrong type of razor, try using a mans razor. it is much smoother or try waxing instead. they look like normal razor bumps

    • pleasehelp1234
      pleasehelp1234 terry45505

      Posted

      Thank you for your advice and input. I've used many different razors over the years. However, I've yet to use a men's razor. I would not think that razor bumps last for 8+ years. Wouldn't you think that they'd go away? I think that they are Fordyce spots like 2154 stated.

    • terry45505
      terry45505 pleasehelp1234

      Posted

      yeah 8 years is a long time. you guys are probably right, i hope you figure it out

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