Itchy inner labia

I have been suffering from an itchy vulva for the past 5 days. The itchy patch is located on the right side of my inner labia and there are a few small itchy bumps.I am not sexually active and have no unusual discharge so don't think its a bacterial infection or thrush. Five days ago - just before it became itchy - I accidently got some scented moisturiser on the area, could this have irritated it? Would a product like vagisil or aqueous cream help the problem?
Thank you.

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
It is certainly possible that you have developed a dermatitis.  If so, your best bet is going to be a topical steroid cream such as cortisone or clobetasole.  If you were my patient and I suspected dermatitis, I would prescribe one of these topical agents and have you return in 2-3 weeks if not better.  If a topical steroid didn't help, I would want to do a biopsy to be sure there is nothing going on such as lichen sclerosis or dysplasia.
Hope this helps!
Good luck!
Dr B

[almu31]

Thank you for your advice, but the itchiness suddenly stopped after being pretty persistant for over a week!