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What Causes Itchiness And Redness In The Labia Majora?

Hi, for the past week I have been experiencing itching of the labia at the top of the vulva. There is some redness and a slightly raised area on both labia. There is itchiness and a prickling sensation. Vaginal discharge is normal and no pain during urination.
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Causes of itchness and redness in vagina are as follow.

1. Vaginal Yeast Infection , Fungal infection
2. Vulvovaginitis
3. Trichomonas Infection
4. Urethritis
5. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
6. Contact dermatitis
7. Poor hygiene

Treatment are as follow
1. Wash your vagina with this water twice a day for two to three days with warm water
2. Apply Apple cider vinegar: it has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties
3. Salt Bath- Wash your vagina with concentrated salt water whenever you feel the itch. This will give you great relief instantly and prevent further multiplication of bacteria.
4. Antibacterial/fungal talcs: apply candid powder
5. Keeping The Vagina Dry (Not wet, clean well)
6. Wear poor cotton loose inner wear
7. Hydro cortisone ointment if not resolves.
You should use following single dose treatment:

1. AZEE 1000 mg
2. TINI 1 G
3. ZOCON 150 mg

Hope this may help you.
Take care and stay healthy.
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What Causes Itchiness And Redness In The Labia Majora?

Hello dear Understand your concern. Causes of itchness and redness in vagina are as follow. 1. Vaginal Yeast Infection , Fungal infection 2. Vulvovaginitis 3. Trichomonas Infection 4. Urethritis 5. Generalized Anxiety Disorder 6. Contact dermatitis 7. Poor hygiene Treatment are as follow 1. Wash your vagina with this water twice a day for two to three days with warm water 2. Apply Apple cider vinegar: it has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties 3. Salt Bath- Wash your vagina with concentrated salt water whenever you feel the itch. This will give you great relief instantly and prevent further multiplication of bacteria. 4. Antibacterial/fungal talcs: apply candid powder 5. Keeping The Vagina Dry (Not wet, clean well) 6. Wear poor cotton loose inner wear 7. Hydro cortisone ointment if not resolves. You should use following single dose treatment: 1. AZEE 1000 mg 2. TINI 1 G 3. ZOCON 150 mg Hope this may help you. Take care and stay healthy.