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What Causes Vagina To Look Ashy And Wrinkly?

What causes vagina to look ashy and wrinkly? I am african american but my skin tone is a caramel brown. My vagina looks ashy, wrinkly and like grey and im trying to figure out why? I usually see the ash when i shaved so i figured it was dry skin ... Ask a Doctor Now »
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I have read your description and understand your concern.
Vagina may look ashy and wrinkly due to excessive dryness and lack of elasticity. It could be due to skin conditions as dermatitis, allergy or infection.
Kindly take the following measures:
1) Wash the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily.
2) After drying, apply calamine lotion for soothing effect.
3) Apply Hydrocortisone cream twice daily.
4) Apply moisturizer cream or lotion at bedtime.
5) Kindly stop shaving and further irritating your genital region.
6) Wear loose fitting undergarments and keep the area under good hygiene.
Gradually, your symptoms should subside and feel better.
In case the symptoms persists and doesn't get better, you need to consult Gynaecologist as you would require physical examination of the affected region, and then treated accordingly.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes Vagina To Look Ashy And Wrinkly?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. Vagina may look ashy and wrinkly due to excessive dryness and lack of elasticity. It could be due to skin conditions as dermatitis, allergy or infection. Kindly take the following measures: 1) Wash the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily. 2) After drying, apply calamine lotion for soothing effect. 3) Apply Hydrocortisone cream twice daily. 4) Apply moisturizer cream or lotion at bedtime. 5) Kindly stop shaving and further irritating your genital region. 6) Wear loose fitting undergarments and keep the area under good hygiene. Gradually, your symptoms should subside and feel better. In case the symptoms persists and doesn t get better, you need to consult Gynaecologist as you would require physical examination of the affected region, and then treated accordingly. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.