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red rash inside viagina-left side Only

Hello. for abt 2 months now, i have noticed i have a red rash inside the walls of my vagina  and Only on the left side... It does not itch, just burns.. and only burns when i am wiping  myself.. then i am OK.. some days it is almost gone. other days like today it is real raw and red.. i do not wear underpants....I have started using a new detergent... but it is ONLY one side.   I have used Vaseline  , it then begins to heal and i forget abt it.  then it  comes back???  I am a Healthy 72 yr.old lady, only take bp meds.  I am not having sex, unfortunately only because I am a widow.

Thank you for your time..
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,
It can be due to chafing or yeast infection. For candidiasis or yeast infection, Take some precautionary measures like avoid wearing tight fitting clothing like jeans and pantyhose and underwear made from synthetic fibresRemove wet or damp bathing suits immediately after swimming,avoid douching, perfumed soaps, bubble baths and toiletries,change underwear daily,wash underwear in hot water (to destroy fungi) and double rinse (to remove any irritating detergent) and take adequate nutrition and sleep.Also use some antifungal pessaries like clotrimazole (Femizole-7), miconazole (Monistat-Derm, Monistat Vaginal) or nystatin which are available over the counter.If still the symptoms persist then oral antifungals may be needed.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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563773 tn?1374246539
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
It can be due to chafing or yeast infection. For candidiasis or yeast infection, Take some precautionary measures like avoid wearing tight fitting clothing like jeans and pantyhose and underwear made from synthetic fibresRemove wet or damp bathing suits immediately after swimming,avoid douching, perfumed soaps, bubble baths and toiletries,change underwear daily,wash underwear in hot water (to destroy fungi) and double rinse (to remove any irritating detergent) and take adequate nutrition and sleep.Also use some antifungal pessaries like clotrimazole (Femizole-7), miconazole (Monistat-Derm, Monistat Vaginal) or nystatin which are available over the counter.If still the symptoms persist then oral antifungals may be needed.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.



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