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What Can Cause Foul Smell From Genitals With Dead Skin Around It?

Hi, I often have what looks to be dead skin on the creases of my vagina. I m a black women and it s dirty when I wipe it with a wipe. It also is a vinegar/pee/ammonia like smell. Mind you I wash daily. Especially worst during hot weather HELP!!!!!!!!
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Based on the description, it appears that you could be having inflammation of vagina leading to certain symptoms.
Kindly do the following to overcome it.
1. Clean the area with mild antiseptic solution like Povidine-iodine twice daily.
2. Apply antifungal medication containing Fluconazole as vaginal pessary.
3. Take a course of antibiotic Tablet.Metronidazole.
4. Use vaginal pH balancing solution like 'V Wash' regularly.
5. Apply moisturizer cream or lotion to the vaginal mucosa to keep it moist during bedtime.
6. Wear loose fitting undergarments to provide ventilation and avoiding friction in the area.
Maintain good personal hygiene.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Can Cause Foul Smell From Genitals With Dead Skin Around It?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Based on the description, it appears that you could be having inflammation of vagina leading to certain symptoms. Kindly do the following to overcome it. 1. Clean the area with mild antiseptic solution like Povidine-iodine twice daily. 2. Apply antifungal medication containing Fluconazole as vaginal pessary. 3. Take a course of antibiotic Tablet.Metronidazole. 4. Use vaginal pH balancing solution like V Wash regularly. 5. Apply moisturizer cream or lotion to the vaginal mucosa to keep it moist during bedtime. 6. Wear loose fitting undergarments to provide ventilation and avoiding friction in the area. Maintain good personal hygiene. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.