Question 1

hello i'm from macedonia, my name i bijana and recently i made a biopsy so the results were kraurosis vulvae.please tell me how to treat this condition?

Accepted Answer

Kraurosis: Kraurosis vulvae is a skin condition characterized by atrophy and shrinkage of the skin of the vagina and vulva often accompanied by a chronic inflammatory reaction in the deeper tissues.
Please follow up with an ob-gyn.

Question 2

my vulva area is beginning to itch but i don't have and other symptoms. i believe it comes from shaving very often... could this be the reason why?

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Yes: shaving can cause irritation the vulvar region. As hair grows back again, it can cause itching as the follicles emerge from the epidermal layer. 
take a shower and that may help resolve the symptoms.

Question 3

i have been experiencing a sharp stabbing pain in my vulva area for the past day. i only experience this pain when i am sitting in a particular position. i dont have any discomfort during any other activities. i dont have any other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: It does not sound like a major problem. could be a muscle strain. Such aches and pains usually go away in a few days. Wish you well

Question 4

my grandmother died in her late 70's from vulva cancer,  does that put me at high risk, does it run in genes? what symptoms do i look for?

Accepted Answer

Regular checkups: I trust that you see your doctor about once every year. Discuss the matter with her/him so that your doctor can examine the vulva. Please consult this site for symptoms of early vulvar cancer.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vulvar-cancer/basics/symptoms/CON-20043483
Wish you good health.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.  Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.
Practice safe sex.

Question 5

are cuts around the vulva a normal symptom for a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sadly, those little thin paper cuts that can appear on vulva are often associated with yeast infection.  Rarely, little fissures are associated with hsv.

Question 6

developed dependency after clobetasol use for 3 months in vulva. haven't used it for 2 days. i have moderate burning. withdrawal symptom?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Clobetasol is a high potency steroid, and shouldn't be used on sensitive skin areas for so long.  You might try using a weaker steroid cream such as over-the-counter Hydrocortisone cream for awhile to wean off the clobetasol or you may need something stronger.  Depending on why you are using clobetasol on that area, you probably  should discuss this with a dermatologist or your gynecologist.

Question 7

i've been to many docs and they don't know why i have a red vulva. no symptoms; just red/swollen. i've been given a cortisteroid which didn't help?

Accepted Answer

No disease: If many doctors have cleared you then there is probably little to worry about. Red and swollen skin is either an infection such as yeast. Or, it is an allergy or sensitivity. Common skin irritants are soaps, creams, lubricants.

Question 8

have bumps on my vulva of various sizes they don't itch/hurt, how likely is this to be herpes? they don't seem like the symptoms i read or pics seen

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Herpes simplex: Lesions due to this virus usually begin as blisters, break down and ulcerate, forming shallow tender and painful red circular ulcers.  Without seeing the bumps you describe there is no way in which to establish a diagnosis.  Good luck.

Question 9

what can i do to address uti symptoms and an itchy vulva?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: One possibility is a yeast infection, which can be addressed with an over the counter cream. However, many things can cause these symptoms, and it is difficult to tell without a more complete history, doing a physical exam, and perhaps checking your urine. You may need antibiotics or be at risk for developing a kidney infection if you have a uti.

Question 10

biospy says vulvar folliculitus. culture shows negative for bac/yeast but feel vulva/vag yeast type symptoms. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Infection of hair: Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicle. Sounds as if you also have other symptoms--? Itching, or discharge--depending on symptoms, could be std's or vaginitis or vulvar vestibulitis (a condition causing pain with intercourse and tenderness to the touch of a qtip at the opening of vagina). Discuss with your dr who did the biopsy.

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Hello i'm from macedonia, my name i bijana and recently i made a biopsy so the results were kraurosis vulvae.please tell me how to treat this condition?

A member asked:

My vulva area is beginning to itch but i don't have and other symptoms. i believe it comes from shaving very often... could this be the reason why?

A member asked:

I have been experiencing a sharp stabbing pain in my vulva area for the past day. i only experience this pain when i am sitting in a particular position. i dont have any discomfort during any other activities. i dont have any other symptoms?

A member asked:

My grandmother died in her late 70's from vulva cancer, does that put me at high risk, does it run in genes? what symptoms do i look for?

A member asked:

Are cuts around the vulva a normal symptom for a yeast infection?

A member asked:

Developed dependency after clobetasol use for 3 months in vulva. haven't used it for 2 days. i have moderate burning. withdrawal symptom?

A member asked:

I've been to many docs and they don't know why i have a red vulva. no symptoms; just red/swollen. i've been given a cortisteroid which didn't help?

A member asked:

Have bumps on my vulva of various sizes they don't itch/hurt, how likely is this to be herpes? they don't seem like the symptoms i read or pics seen

A member asked:

What can i do to address uti symptoms and an itchy vulva?

A member asked:

Biospy says vulvar folliculitus. culture shows negative for bac/yeast but feel vulva/vag yeast type symptoms. what could this be?

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