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What Causes Whitening Of The Vaginal Vault?
Question: so I went to my obgyn a few weeks ago they treated me for folliculitis and the bactrim did not work th bumps jist come all the time could this be herpes instead of folliculitis ill enclose pictures it just wont go away its just on bikini area all the time
Brief Answer:
This is not herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and absolutely clear pictures.
This is classically folliculitis.
It is possible that Bactrim was not much helpful.
This is not herpes.
I would suggest you the following :
- Apply Liquid Povidone Iodine locally to the affected area at two times a day, this at least helps by making the skin sterile and not to allow the infection to increase or spread.
- Do not use tight clothings.
- Keep the area aerated whenever possible.
- Change over to another antibiotic like Doxycyclin under the prescription of your Doctor, or whichever He / She prefers.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more or if you need further clarifications or if you feel there is a gap of communication.
This is not herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and absolutely clear pictures.
This is classically folliculitis.
It is possible that Bactrim was not much helpful.
This is not herpes.
I would suggest you the following :
- Apply Liquid Povidone Iodine locally to the affected area at two times a day, this at least helps by making the skin sterile and not to allow the infection to increase or spread.
- Do not use tight clothings.
- Keep the area aerated whenever possible.
- Change over to another antibiotic like Doxycyclin under the prescription of your Doctor, or whichever He / She prefers.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more or if you need further clarifications or if you feel there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok so another question I was treated for a possible yeast infection and when I take a mirrow and look inside my vagina its just white where the Hole is no discharge comes out it just sits in there what does that mean it dont ago away
Brief Answer:
Gynecologist can tell the best as She would actually examine this
Detailed Answer:
Whitening of hte vaginal vault can be due to the post-disease status or due to pallor (anemia).
You Gynecologist can tell the best on actual examination and getting relevant tests.
Please get in consultation of your Gynecologist for further knowledge as She would have actually seen and examined.
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Gynecologist can tell the best as She would actually examine this
Detailed Answer:
Whitening of hte vaginal vault can be due to the post-disease status or due to pallor (anemia).
You Gynecologist can tell the best on actual examination and getting relevant tests.
Please get in consultation of your Gynecologist for further knowledge as She would have actually seen and examined.
(You may please rate this answer before closure of the discussion and can certainly contact me on the bellow link in future, whenever you may need me.
http://bit.ly/askdrtchandrakant )
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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