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What Could Red Line Surrounding Inside Of Vagina With Severe Itching Indicate?

hey, so my vagina has been itching badly for the past 2-3 days now, i didn't think it was anything but then i got curious n i looked in the mirror, there is a red line surrounding the inside of it and that's the area that's itchy, what could it be? and how do i make it go away?
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hello,
There are several causes of red and itchy vagina including-
1. Bacterial vaginosis- caused by Gardnerella due to imbalance of normal flora of vagina.
2. Vaginal thrush caused by candida due to decreased natural defence by some conditions like diabetes, pregnancy, contraceptive used, HRT.
3. Trichomoniasis vaginalis is always sexually transmitted infection.
4. Valval dermatitis due to very sensitive skin to some substances like detergents, soap, perfume etc.
So consult a gynaecologist for physical examination and further management. Go for PAP smear, vaginal swab examination, biopsy, total blood count. Try to avoid such things that can aggravate your problem. Follow the instructions provided by your treating doctor for antibiotic.
Take care bye.
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What Could Red Line Surrounding Inside Of Vagina With Severe Itching Indicate?

Hello, There are several causes of red and itchy vagina including- 1. Bacterial vaginosis- caused by Gardnerella due to imbalance of normal flora of vagina. 2. Vaginal thrush caused by candida due to decreased natural defence by some conditions like diabetes, pregnancy, contraceptive used, HRT. 3. Trichomoniasis vaginalis is always sexually transmitted infection. 4. Valval dermatitis due to very sensitive skin to some substances like detergents, soap, perfume etc. So consult a gynaecologist for physical examination and further management. Go for PAP smear, vaginal swab examination, biopsy, total blood count. Try to avoid such things that can aggravate your problem. Follow the instructions provided by your treating doctor for antibiotic. Take care bye.