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Does Recurring Vaginal Itching Indicate Psoriasis?
I dont have psoriasis on my arms, elbows, knees or scalp or anywhere else but about four months ago i started getting a vaginal itching and i have been to two doctors and have been treated for a bacterial infection and a yeast infection although it was not a yeast infection. one doctor did give me an anti fungal cream that did work really well sometimes i only had to use it once a day but then i ran out. She said if it doesnt work i might have psoriasis. now i think i have vaginal psoriasis now after reading this info...could i?
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
Hi,
You seem to have pruritus vulvae. There may be some cause. Infections like bacterial vaginosis,candidal vulvovaginitis,parasitic like scabies,pinworm, trichomoniasis,dryness,dermatitis,lichen planus,psoriasis,lichen simplex,lichen sclerosus,irritant or allergic contact dermatitis,neoplasia,psychogenic...etc
You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.
After thorough examination and investigations,he might come to some conclusion.
Antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken to relieve itch. And the cause of the disease may be treated. If it is psoriasis, there may be lesions of psoriasis elsewhere. The lesions may be silvery scaly plaques. If not then it may not be psoriasis. Biopsy may be done to have firm diagnosis.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
You seem to have pruritus vulvae. There may be some cause. Infections like bacterial vaginosis,candidal vulvovaginitis,parasitic like scabies,pinworm, trichomoniasis,dryness,dermatitis,lichen planus,psoriasis,lichen simplex,lichen sclerosus,irritant or allergic contact dermatitis,neoplasia,psychogenic...etc
You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.
After thorough examination and investigations,he might come to some conclusion.
Antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken to relieve itch. And the cause of the disease may be treated. If it is psoriasis, there may be lesions of psoriasis elsewhere. The lesions may be silvery scaly plaques. If not then it may not be psoriasis. Biopsy may be done to have firm diagnosis.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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