What are vulvar skin conditions?

Some of the skin disorders that affect the vulva include folliculitis, contact dermatitis, Bartholin gland cysts, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen sclerosus, and lichen planus. What is folliculitis? Folliculitis appears as small, red, and sometimes painful bumps caused by bacteria that infect a hair follicle.

How do you treat vulvar skin irritation?

Sitz baths and the use of a topical estrogen cream may also be prescribed to deal with the itching and other symptoms of vulvitis. If these treatments do not reduce the irritation, further tests may be prescribed to rule out more serious underlying conditions such as vulvar cancer.

What does vulvar dermatitis feel like?

Vulvar dermatitis happens when the soft folds of skin around the opening of the vagina become red, painful, and itchy.

How do you know if you have a rash down there?

Vaginal rash symptoms itching, burning, or irritation. bumps, blisters, lesions, or sores. skin that’s discolored (red, purple, or yellow) patches of thickened skin.

What are the signs and symptoms of vulvitis?

The symptoms of vulvitis can include: Extreme and constant itching. A burning sensation in the vulvar area. Vaginal discharge. Small cracks on the skin of the vulva. Redness and swelling on the vulva and labia (lips of the vagina) Blisters on the vulva.

What are the symptoms of vulvovaginal cancer?

These can include: 1 An area on the vulva that looks different from normal – it could be lighter or darker than… 2 A bump or lump, which could be red, pink, or white and could have a wart-like or raw surface… 3 Thickening of the skin of the vulva. 4 Itching. 5 Pain or burning. 6 (more items)

What are the causes of vulvovaginal problems?

A mouth condition called lichen planus is another cause of vulvovaginal problems. (The term “lichen,” as applied to skin disorders, refers fancifully to skin lesions that resemble lichen on rocks.) Long-term treatment with oral steroids, immune suppressants, or antibiotics can affect vulvar skin and raise the risk infection.

Do I need to see a doctor for vulvovaginal itching?

Remember, even if you’re seeing an experienced clinician, several visits may be needed to diagnose and improve certain vulvovaginal conditions. When vaginal or vulvar itching occurs, women usually assume it’s a yeast infection and treat it with an over-the-counter antifungal cream. Often this does the trick, but not always.