Vestibular papillomatosis (VP) are normal small bumps in the genital area of females. They appear in multiple numbers, are rounded and are not painful, itchy or uncomfortable. They are analogous to

pearly penile papules Pearly penile papules (PPP) are benign small bumps on the human penis. They vary in size from 1–4 mm, are pearly or flesh-colored, smooth and dome-topped or filiform, and appear in one or several rows around the corona, the ridge of the ...

, which occur in males. They are not infectious and are not due to HPV. Diagnosis is by visualization. The bumps are less yellow and more pinkish when compared to

Fordyce spots Fordyce spots (also termed Fordyce granules)James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). ''Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology''. (10th ed.). Saunders. . are visible sebaceous glands that are present in most individuals ...

. They should not be mistaken for

genital warts Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). They are generally pink in color and project out from the surface of the skin. Usually they cause few symptoms, but can occasionally be pai ...

. No treatment is required. They are common in pregnancy. Historically they were sometimes incorrectly called "microwarts".

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