Both types of bumps can look like pimples at first, and both may have a yellow discharge. They’re often caused by impacted and infected hair follicles, but there can be other causes, too.īoils around the vagina may be confused for herpes.
These bumps can develop on the outside of the vagina, in the pubic area, in the skin folds of the groin, or on the labia.
Vaginal area boils are pus-filled, inflamed bumps that form under the skin of your vaginal area.