Hi.
Swollen, itchy clitoris with discharge might result from simple
hair removal techniques to minor infectious conditions like
contact dermatitis, sebaceous cyst, Bartholin's cyst,
genital herpes or warts.
I advice you to:
- Use body wash like
benzoyl peroxide 5% prior to your hair removal techniques.
- A course of Antibiotics (tab.
Amoxiclav 625mg twice daily) if needed
- Daily Sitz bath
- Analgesics (Ibuprofen) to get relieved of pain
- Avoid using tampons & feminine products as it may worsen your symptoms
- Wear cotton innerwear.
- Maintain good hygiene, wash your vagina with soap warm water regularly.
- Have safe sex
- Check you blood glucose levels
- Oral contraceptives if any used, should be temporarily stopped.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician