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painful swollen vulva outer labia red painful 4 days. implanon removed & nexplanon implanted in arm jan 25 2018. using aldara cream 3 times a week for genital warts. applied to outer area vulva & labia. bathed with table salt in water two days ago. today epson salt in bath water. used aldara cream last night. Dial gold antibacterial soap used to wash area which is very irritated painful and red and swollen. should i use cold compresses and Vaseline on compress to keep it from sticking? would vaseline or personal lubricant (KY jelly generic) help? ibuprofen for pain?
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Red and painful vulva could be due to infection or some primary skin condition. You may take painkiller for pain relief. Kindly, consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment and thus treatment.
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What Do Pain And Swelling In The Vagina Indicate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Red and painful vulva could be due to infection or some primary skin condition. You may take painkiller for pain relief. Kindly, consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment and thus treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.