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What Causes Itching Sensation, Redness And Irritation In Vulva?
I have had a lot of itching, redness, and irritation in my vulva. I looked at it with a mirror and discovered what looks like a small cyst at the opening of my vagina. Tonight the itching started and i got up and looked again and discovered a small hole in the skin beside my clitoris. It looked like a mole until i realized it is a hole. I m 36, married, mother of 2. My fears are STD or cancer. I m prety scared.
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Thanks for consulting me at HealthCare Magic. I have worked through your case thoroughly, and I can easily realize your health worries. Being your physician, I reassure you not to worry as things will settle down very soon.
Causes of your condition may be:
1.Bacterial infection (unhealthy bacteria grow more than the healthy vaginal bacteria which normally reside inside vagina).
2.Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs).
You definitely need to go for the testing of STDs for sure. TORCH test is advised. Consult your Physician for the same.
3.yeast Infection- causes being pregnancy, intercourse and weakened immune system
4.Menopause- causes thinning and drying of vaginal walls
5.chemical irritants etc
I have collected data from majority of my patients regarding their habits at home & based on that I can suggest a few tips for preventing and treating vaginal irritation at home:
Avoid scented pads or toilet paper, creams, bubble bath, feminine sprays, and douches.
Use water and a plain, unscented soap to regularly clean your external genital area. But don't soap-wash more than once a day. Doing so can increase dryness.
Always wipe from front to back after having a bowel movement.
Wear cotton panties (no synthetic fabrics), and change your underwear every day.
Stay away from hot bath tubs and avoid whirlpool baths.
No swimming until you get better.
Do not douche. Douching removes the healthy and normal bacteria in the vagina that actually protect you from infections.
Wear loose clothes; and, no pantyhose.
Use condoms during sexual intercourse to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
If you are experiencing vaginal dryness, use a vaginal moisturizer. Apply a water-based lubricant (K-Y, Astroglide) before having sex.
Avoid sexual intercourse until your symptoms improve.
Limit the number of sexual-partner.
Don't scratch -- you can further irritate the area.
The hole you are describing needs special examination either through a picture in follow up or alternatively you may consult your own primary care physician for the same.
Apply Clotrimazole/Hydrocortisone vaginal cream for prompt relief. Get yourself checked for any STDs. Take Loratadine by mouth for itching.
May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback to help us assist you in a better way. Click at 'I Find This Answer Helpful' & give a five Stars too.
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
Thanks for consulting me at HealthCare Magic. I have worked through your case thoroughly, and I can easily realize your health worries. Being your physician, I reassure you not to worry as things will settle down very soon.
Causes of your condition may be:
1.Bacterial infection (unhealthy bacteria grow more than the healthy vaginal bacteria which normally reside inside vagina).
2.Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs).
You definitely need to go for the testing of STDs for sure. TORCH test is advised. Consult your Physician for the same.
3.yeast Infection- causes being pregnancy, intercourse and weakened immune system
4.Menopause- causes thinning and drying of vaginal walls
5.chemical irritants etc
I have collected data from majority of my patients regarding their habits at home & based on that I can suggest a few tips for preventing and treating vaginal irritation at home:
Avoid scented pads or toilet paper, creams, bubble bath, feminine sprays, and douches.
Use water and a plain, unscented soap to regularly clean your external genital area. But don't soap-wash more than once a day. Doing so can increase dryness.
Always wipe from front to back after having a bowel movement.
Wear cotton panties (no synthetic fabrics), and change your underwear every day.
Stay away from hot bath tubs and avoid whirlpool baths.
No swimming until you get better.
Do not douche. Douching removes the healthy and normal bacteria in the vagina that actually protect you from infections.
Wear loose clothes; and, no pantyhose.
Use condoms during sexual intercourse to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
If you are experiencing vaginal dryness, use a vaginal moisturizer. Apply a water-based lubricant (K-Y, Astroglide) before having sex.
Avoid sexual intercourse until your symptoms improve.
Limit the number of sexual-partner.
Don't scratch -- you can further irritate the area.
The hole you are describing needs special examination either through a picture in follow up or alternatively you may consult your own primary care physician for the same.
Apply Clotrimazole/Hydrocortisone vaginal cream for prompt relief. Get yourself checked for any STDs. Take Loratadine by mouth for itching.
May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback to help us assist you in a better way. Click at 'I Find This Answer Helpful' & give a five Stars too.
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
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