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Skin peeling on vagina

There is a thin, pasty layer of skin peeling off my vagina. Is this from having too much intercourse?
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HI it depends I'm not a doctor but speaking from own experience I just have itching sometimes when I'm off my period or during, now the actual blister outbreak it has been years and have medication just to take when I need it. Speak with a doctor and ask tons of question. Sorry that anyone has to go thru this as well! Have a speedy recovery it's been 5 years since I had an actual outbreak my doctor told me that some women do have often outbreaks and it flares up I guess my body is fighting the virus different. Now I do get random itchy sensation randomly but I also have hpv a strand that dos the cause cervical cancer
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Thank You So Much.. I'm Still Really Scared, But With The Cream How Long Would It Take To Heal, Because At The Moment It's Hard To Wash And Wipe
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It may be that you have got a fungal infection called Thrush.

You can see your doctor who will be able to say whether this is the case and prescribe an antifungal cream for your.  You can also purchase from the pharmacy antifungal creams without a prescription.  Do ask the pharmacist so that you get the correct cream.  

As a home remedy, apply natural set yogurt to your washed (no soap, shower or bath gel) and gently dried area.  This will feel cold and will also be very soothing.

It may be that you were not lubricated enough, so do ensure that you use plenty of lubricant specially made for use on the genitals.  Get your boyfriend to use latex free condoms, as you may have had a reaction to the latex in the condom.

If your boyfriend has had previous sexual partners, it would be a good idea for him to get checked out so that he has not passed anything to you.  Men can still get thrush, but sometimes won't have any symptoms.  Symptoms can sometimes be just itching.

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A few days ago it was me and my boyfriend first time having sex we used A Condom the second round we did not and a few days later I started to feel a sharp pain to where it hurts to wipe and wash I looked down there and it was kinda sorta looked like my skin was burned off of my lower vagina And a small spot in my inner but check what does this mean? Is it bad im so scared
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Ive had the same thing in the last few days with my boyfriend
4851940 tn?1515694593
Douching is NOT recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) as well as most physicians and their advice is  that women avoid the practice.

The vagina cleans itself, by producing mucous that washes itself.  
The vagina has a delicate balance of organisms that live in the vagina to keep it healthy and these help by keeping the vaginal environment acidic.
Douching can change this delicate balance.

Douching can also push any infections to go further up into the  uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries and there is a risk that it could cause an ectopic pregnancy.

It is important to wash regularly with warm water using a mild soap or one that has no perfume, baby washes may be fine.  

Never use any normal soaps, bath or shower gels or vaginal sprays.  
When the vaginal skin is cracking and peeling, the balance of the skin has been damaged and this could also be caused by a bacterial or fungal problem.  Moisturising emollients that can be purchased from the pharmacy without a prescription could help to put back the skin oils that have been lost.  A doctor's appointment would be required for a skin swab to be taken to be sent to the laboratory for analysis to ensure that no bacteria or fungus was causing the problem.

Wearing cotton or silk underpants and avoiding wearing nylons and tight clothing will help by allowing the skin to breathe.  Manmade fibres can cause sweating that encourages yeast growth.  

Bathing in a bath with a couple of handfuls of oats can help relieve any skin issues.  

As a home help remedy, natural set yogurt can help to reduce any inflammation, itching or soreness.  This is applied to the outside parts only once the area has been washed and dried gently.

Always wipe your bottom from front to back to avoid spreading any bacteria.

Latex condoms can cause irritation and allergies.  Latex free condoms are available if you experience skin irritations when using latex ones.

A healthy and well balanced diet is important too and include eating natural yogurt if you OK with this.    Too much sugar in the diet and people with diabetes who have uncontrolled sugar levels can also experience skin problems in the vaginal area.  

Any skin cracks in the vaginal area should always be examined by your doctor.
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Douching helps, also using the douche bottle after with pure water or use a shower head to wash out inside helped me.

This happened to me from wearing underwear that were too tight at the crutch, g-strings and certain tight girdle underwear or briefs do this. Your vagina is very delicate and sensitive, and when it is aggravated or harassed and constantly rubbed it can become sore and itched among other things.
Buy a shower head that can squirt all the wau up and wash out each time you bathe, that helped me, and you stay fresh all day.
bacteria gathers in the cracks on top of the dead sklin and makes it itch worse.
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