Question 1

what causes vulvitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Inflammation of the "vulva" is usually caused by an infection usually yeast but can also be bacterial. It would be best to have your doctor find out.

Question 2

desperate for any info on chronic vulvitis cures?

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Several treatments: Chronic vulvitis, especially if there is a painful component and chronic itching will respond to several treatments for most women.  These include topical anesthesia such as Emla cream, estrogen and testosterone cream, desyrel, (trazodone) Neurontin and moderate to strong topical steroid creams or ointments.  Those that continue with discomfort may respond to surgery with simple vulvectomy.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: vulvitis?

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Inflamed vulva: Vulvitis is inflammation of the external genital organs of the female , the vulva. The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, and entrance to the vagina .Vulvitis, like vaginitis, may be caused by a number of different infections occasionally other sources of irritation. Because the vulva is also often inflamed when there is inflammation of the vagina, it can be called vulvagitinitis.

Question 4

what exactly is vulvitis and how can i know if i have it?

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Vulvitis: Ob/gyn exam is first step.

Question 5

what's the difference between vulvitis and herpes?

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Vulvitis/ Herpes: Vulvitis is inflammation of the vulva whereas herpes simplex is a virus which can cause small blisters that coalese &amp; the tops may break off.

Question 6

is there any connection between zoons vulvitis and linkin scleroses?

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Not connected: Plasma cell vulvitis and lichen sclerosus do not seem to be connected.
www.ranzcog.edu.au/doc/rcog-vulval-skin-disorders.html

Question 7

how do i ease pain from vaginal vulvitis?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: There may be many causes for the veil iris that may range from infectious, to inflammatory to muscular, etc. Treatment of the cause will likely ease the pain.

Question 8

how can i get rid of vulvitis?

Accepted Answer

Vulvitis: Ob/gyn exam is first step.

Question 9

contact vulvitis vs infection symptoms?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Contact vulvitis (or dermatitis in general) is an irritant dermatitis; it mainly has red skin, maybe something tender but more itchy than anything. Should only have scant, if any, discharge.  A cellulitis, which is an infection, is red and usually very tender/painful, and may be associated with a pus-like discharge. I would talk your doctor about it.

Question 10

q on hygiene--is hibiclens or iodine better for bad vulvitis?

Accepted Answer

Neither: These are both almost the same thing.  Won't treat chronic vulvitis though.  That usually takes a topical steroid.

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