painful rash afer period

[klyn]

During my period, I use maxi pads (of course) but around the 3rd or 4th day I start to get irritated in my inner buttocks area. The rash starts below my vagina but in my very inner thigh area and goes all the way back by inner buttocks area. This happened last month too after my period but the irritation went away on it's own. This month after my period the rash is still lingering..it seems like the maxi pads are irritating me. So I tried some over the counter hydro-cortizone cream and it didn't seem as sore but when I looked down there,,,the area was scaly and disgusting looking,it looked like the area was trying to heal so scabs were forming. I had my yearly pap exam earlier this month and my dr called me and said that I have a yeast infection. My question is could the maxi pads be making me irritated in my butt area? Or could the yeast infection spread and infect this area also?

[Kita_B00]

Here's what I did to stop my rashes completely
1.Buy Oatmeal Treatment
2.Take a warm bath before you go to sleep while your in the bath dab the rag on the rash with the treatment water.
3.DO NOT RUB THE RASH AT ALL.
4.After your bath don't put anything scented on the rash use coco butter or coconut oil or simply unscented lotion.
5.From now on when you have your period shower day and night and keep moisturized
6.No scented pads scented lotion perfume ect down there.
I hope this helped and you could understand my directions clear Nappy Period

[Annieup]

I have the exact same problem with the lingering rash from pads! I'm going to start making my own from now on but as for the tampons: If you're worried about them, I'd recommend getting a menstrual cup instead. They last on average around 2-3 years but can last up to 5 or 10 depending on the brand and how well you take care of it, and there's no risk of TSS or allergy as it's made of medical grade silicon. I personally use the Lily Cup Compact and the Diva Cup  Good luck lovely!

[ineedadviceforme]

I have this rash and I also have genital herpes.  I went to my doctor to see if it was outbreaks and she said no and it's just skin irritation from my blood and that my skin has just become more sensitive to it.  She says I should use diaper rash cream. It doesn't matter what I use for my period.

[Xandriamama]

I get this rash every month.  I have gotten these rashes since my first child.  (2002)  The problem is seeming to worsen.  I was wondering if it was not the pad but the actually blood?  Could possible I can not handle having the same paths of blood continuously?  I have an IUD and on birth control pills to control my cycle.  It is horrible.  Several weeks a month.  I need some relief.  

[maciesmomma2]

I'm having the same rash its on my lower butt cheek behind my vaj.  It hurts to the touch I haven't done this for along time and its coming back ..  Would it be from it rubbing when I walk

[Sehg7688]

That is very wrong. I ALWAYS get a very heavy flow, as in a super tampon does nothing for me. So how can a pad lighten your period? I have to use both all the time and it does crap for me. So again how can a pad lighten your period? Also a tampon left in over 5hours can cause cervical cancer NOT a pad which isn't shoved into your vaj.

[specialmom]

Here is a link from the cancer society.  It mentions nothing of not using tampons in vaginal cancer.  It's not linked to it.  

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/vaginalcancer/detailedguide/vaginal-cancer-prevention

Luck to all.  I don't care if someone does or does not use tampons or pads but don't want to mislead anyone or have false information.  

[specialmom]

Please give us a scientific source for your information.  I've done research and find nothing of validity.  Tampons and pads are safe for usage.  

[DOCTASTIC]

I am afraid that you are the one incorrect, they add a chemical to the pads/tampons to prevent more heavy bleeding to the cycle and I believe that chemical causes cancer to the vagina a very few women has already died from it Please do more research on that and you will see Have a nice day :)

[specialmom]

Agree with trying pads that are scentless or tampons that are scentless.  good luck

[specialmom]

Tampons and maxi pads do NOT cause cancer in the vagina.  That is simply incorrect.  

[DOCTASTIC]

First thing you need to do is stop using maxi pads and other brands of pads/tampons, immediately! These can cause cancer to the vagina and is life threatening...what you should start doing is buying wash cloths you may not agree with this but from getting cancer from your so called trusted pads/tampons than I suggest you do it, it may be more work as far as washing them and all its still worth your life and health if you try this and you notice the rashes aren't anywhere to be found then the whole it was the products I'd not you should see your doctor..have a great life :)

[jbaghdadi]

Try a different pad one with no scent it might help

[Redds89]

I get the same rash and I have sensitive skin. I believe it to be the chemicals on the pads as well as swet and rubbing. I generally have to change my pads 4 to 5 tines a day. If I leave a pad go too long I get the rash. That only thing I found to help with it is to put baby powder in my underwear. I sometimes if I remember with put  powder on even if I don't have the rash just to prevent it. Hope this helps. By the way I've used the different brands of pads since I first got my period and I've always got the rash.

[MsHumble]

Hello, checking on you to see what was the outcome because I was having the same problem

[princesspurple77163]

im going through the same thing right now im so scared ! i dont know if i have genital herpes or just a rash...

[MissRedRaw]

I bought Kotex pads for a change and got red raw skin. Next period I went back to Libra good nights and Stayfree with no problems. This time I had run out of Libra and Stayfree so I used the remaining Kotex pads and again I got the red raw rash. Never again will I buy Kotex as there is something in them that is causing my skin to almost burn.

[softballchic25]

I hoping i.don't have herpes. i have a big rash in.my vagina area its very red itchy and sore i just got over my period i have had it.before. i think it could be from me having like wet underwear from discharge but i am scared. do you think i have herpes?

[softballchic25]

I am scared i have genital herpes because i have a rash down there but its not blisters? and its really sore. i got done with my period like a week ago. but.i.got it when my underwear were kinda wet and i got all itchy. do you think its herpes?

[GabbyGirl123]

Every time i am on my period i get a rash, and it lingers for a while, by the time it is finally gone i start my period again! It peels too. Is this normal?

I want to switch to tampons. will that cause a rash inside my body? i dont know if i just have sensitive skin, or im allergic. what do i do?

[life605]

i just got the rash to and i got it last time i was on my period but this time i am going to be done with my period,  and i put aloe on my rash , but it does not help.  i let the rash  go away on it own, but how did you know  what pad is the right pad for you when you try them all?  and do i talk to my doctor or just the rash go away on it own.

[lizisgreat]

i just recentily got the same rash its red puffy & irritatied i put pj cream on it its gone down but hurts

[craziinluv]

Hello there i have the iud and i wear tampons but everytime i start i tend to get an irritation on the thigh in the inner area and the outer area... i was given steriod cream but it doesnt seem to workk im going crazy aaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

[Regi25]

I have a latex allergy and I get the same rash with peeling when I use regular pads that aren't hypoallergenic. I hope this helps some of you. Try searching amazon for hypoallergenic pads because that's where I buy mine.