### What Could Be Causing the Rash Near Your Vagina? Learn About the Possible Reasons for Redness, Bumps, or Blisters. Many different conditions can cause a rash around your vagina. Some are minor, while others are more serious. If you have a vaginal rash, it's important to see your doctor to determine the exact cause. Here are a few conditions that might be responsible: **1. Molluscum Contagiosum**: This virus causes a skin infection, leading to small, red, and shiny bumps. These bumps can appear in the pubic area and don't usually hurt or itch, but they can become infected. The virus spreads through skin-to-skin contact or by touching contaminated objects. **2. Vaginitis**: This is an inflammation or irritation that can cause redness near your vagina. There are several types of vaginitis. **3. Scabies**: Caused by tiny insects called human itch mites, scabies can burrow into the skin around your vagina, causing a rash or bumps and severe itchiness, especially at night. It spreads through direct skin contact or by touching infested items. **4. Psoriasis**: This skin disease can affect any body area, including near the vagina. It causes red, smooth patches that can become infected if scratched. **5. Contact Dermatitis**: This occurs when your skin comes into contact with irritating products like soaps, detergents, pads, perfumes, or lotions. Symptoms include itching, redness, and swelling. **6. Neurodermatitis**: This condition causes itchy skin patches that lead to scratching, making the itchiness worse. It can cause leathery, scaly, raised, rough, red, or darker patches around your vagina. **7. Lichen Sclerosus**: This condition causes patches of skin to become white and thinner, often occurring near the genital area in postmenopausal women. It can cause itching and pain. **8. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)**: STIs like syphilis and genital herpes can cause rashes, sores, or blisters around your vagina, which may or may not be painful. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.