What Does Dry, Whitish Skin Near Vagina Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 27 Feb 2015

Question: Hi. I'm having a problem on my vulva. It happened when i had an allegic reaction to sanitary napkin i've been using. Now it's beginning to heal when i stopped using napkins and pantyliner. However, i noticed the skin around my vagina to be whitish, shiny, dry, though no flakes. It's itchy sometimes. What can I do. I don't want to consult a doctor personally. It's embarassing. Thanks in advance.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vulval candidiasis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for contacting healthcare magic.

The whitish, shiny and dried skin over vulva which is itchy indicates that you may have contracted a vulval candida infection. you may try OINTMENT CLOTRIMAZOLE 1%LOCALLY THRICE A DAY FOR 7 DAYS.

TAB FLUCONAZOLE 300mg once orally can be taken if your doctor confirms it to be fungal infection. .
This should help treat the fungal infection and try to keep the local area moisture free.

Please post a photo of the lesion, so that I am better able to help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (19 hours later)

Thank you for answering. I am thinking if the same thing. Is vulvar candidiasis sometimes cause burning itchy feeling?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes it does.

Detailed Answer:
yes it can cause itching for sure and once you scratch it then the abrasion so caused by it can present as accompanied burning as well,
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (5 days later)

Hi doc. Just a follow up. I started using cotrimazole for 2daya already. How wil i know it's taking effect? Sometimes after applying the ointment, it feels warm and the area becomes dry initially then later becomes moist. Is this alright?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please continue application for 7 days.

Detailed Answer:
Yes, its fine. 2 days, its too early to say. Apply it for at least 7 days and only then effect shall be seen. You may continue to apply.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari