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  • Male
  • 24 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've noticed something growing on my right bass, and it's really painful whenever I touch it. What could this be, and should I be worried?

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Loose skin on the labia majora can be a concern.

Natural methods to tighten loose skin:

  1. Kegel exercises: Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles with Kegel exercises, which can help tighten the skin.
  2. Squats and lunges: Regular squats and lunges can help tone the muscles around the labia majora.
  3. Yoga and Pilates: Certain yoga and Pilates exercises, such as pelvic tilts and bridges, can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
  4. Vaginal tightening creams: Some natural creams, such as those containing aloe vera, vitamin E, or tea tree oil, may help tighten the skin.
  5. Estrogen-boosting foods: Include estrogen-boosting foods like soybeans, flaxseeds, and sesame seeds in your diet.

Why looseness occurs at 24:

  1. Hormonal changes: Fluctuations in estrogen levels can cause skin laxity.
  2. Childbirth: Although you're 24, if you've had a child, childbirth can cause stretching of the skin.
  3. Genetics: Genetic factors can influence skin elasticity.
  4. Aging: Skin naturally loses elasticity with age.
  5. Lack of exercise: Sedentary lifestyle can contribute to weak pelvic floor muscles.

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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