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is it dry skin?
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University of Washington
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is it dry skin?
by notcomfortableinmyskin, Dec 08, 2004 12:00AM
The skin around my vagina and the inner part near the clitoris always seems to be itcy. I have no discharge and no visable characteristics. The skin my look a bit inflamed. I have been to the doctor and have nothing. Clean pap and no STDs including other infections like yeast and BV (was not tested for HIV). I know was my clothes in free and clear detergent and use a sensative skin body wash, but the irritation won't go away. Plus, no other skin area is affected. My doctor said my cervix looked dry during the exam which could be part of the problem and suggested I try a different condom brand, but still nothing seems better. What else can cause this and should I be concerned or should I just deal with the irritation and hope it leaves?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Dec 08, 2004 12:00AM
, Dec 08, 2004 12:00AM
You may have nonspecific pruritus (a fancy term for itchiness of unknown cause). In terms of infections, I would be most concerned about yeast, which often can be missed even when a doctor is looking for it. You don't say your age, estrogen deficiency could do it, for example if you are an older woman (menopausal) or have had your ovaries removed. It doesn't sound like herpes or any other STD.
You could try an over-the-counter yeast treatment; and if the itching persists after that, perhaps a mild corticosteroid cream like over-the-counter hydrocortisone. But if neither of those helps, go back to your doctor, or perhaps ask a second opinion, maybe a dermatologist.
The bottom line is I doubt anything serious is going on. Good luck-- HHH, MD
You could try an over-the-counter yeast treatment; and if the itching persists after that, perhaps a mild corticosteroid cream like over-the-counter hydrocortisone. But if neither of those helps, go back to your doctor, or perhaps ask a second opinion, maybe a dermatologist.
The bottom line is I doubt anything serious is going on. Good luck-- HHH, MD
Good luck-- HHH, MD
If your are using this it could easily explain your itching.
HHH, MD