Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

In those persons with recurrent lesions, the skin should be
cleansed with an antiseptic on a regular basis. In addition, the
skin surrounding the area where the lesions are recurring
should be treated with repeated applications of a topical
antibiotic agent. A specimen should be obtained for isolation
and identification of the offending organism.
Vulvovestibulitis
Focal vulvitis, which often attacks the duct opening of the
bartholin gland is characterized by persistent volvovaginitis
and burning or discomfort, often associated with dyspareunia
or pain. On close inspection there is usually inflammation or
redness located at the gland orifice.
Common infections occur in vulvar vestibulitis include.
Trichomonas, candida, Gardnereua, herpes, and human
papilloma virus.
The treatment described for this condition has varied from
close follow up to surgical excision of the hymeneal ring and
contiguous vestibule mucosa and submccosa abscess.
Incidence
Abscesses of the Bartholin gland duct have been found in
women of all ages, although they predominate in the
reproductive years.
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