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Noticed Inflamed And Burning Labia. How To Get Cured?
Question: I just attended a trauma conference and noticed inflamed labia when I sob or cry processing emotional and sexual trauma from childhood. I also noticed burning on the right labia earlier this week after a hot salt bath and then I used an epilady depilatory and had sex a few minutes later with my partner. I wax and remove the hair with a depilatory device.
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in.
Inflamed labia can occur due to STD and non STD causes.
STD or sexual transmitted diseases like herpes genitalis , chancroid,LGV can cause inflammed labia.
Non STD causes like contact dermatitis, angioedema, furuncle ,folliculitis, trauma of hair removal etc.
I would like to know-
Do you or your partner have any history of herpes or any other STD ?
Any visible ulcer /sore over labia?
Have you tried any new soap, inner clothes,cosmetics etc.
Do you have any known allergy/food allergy etc.
Answer the above questions to help you better.
Till the time you can take over the counter anti inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen . Also you can apply mild steroid like hydrocortisone cream once a day.
If you have any visible lesions please upload photos of the affected area.
Hope this helps.
I will be available for follow up.
Regards.
Dr Sudarshan.
Thanks for writing in.
Inflamed labia can occur due to STD and non STD causes.
STD or sexual transmitted diseases like herpes genitalis , chancroid,LGV can cause inflammed labia.
Non STD causes like contact dermatitis, angioedema, furuncle ,folliculitis, trauma of hair removal etc.
I would like to know-
Do you or your partner have any history of herpes or any other STD ?
Any visible ulcer /sore over labia?
Have you tried any new soap, inner clothes,cosmetics etc.
Do you have any known allergy/food allergy etc.
Answer the above questions to help you better.
Till the time you can take over the counter anti inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen . Also you can apply mild steroid like hydrocortisone cream once a day.
If you have any visible lesions please upload photos of the affected area.
Hope this helps.
I will be available for follow up.
Regards.
Dr Sudarshan.
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