Question 1

what can cause the skin around the labia to itch?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Some common, some rare. An exam will probably lead to a directed therapy. Meanwhile the OTC Hydrocortisone is likely to help.

Question 2

growth of elongated skin on inner labia unhealthy?

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Usually safe AND: I have conducted two studies ; now a third to verify the safety and efficacy.  No surgery is 100% safe and risks may include infection, hematoma, bleeding, excessive bruising, scarring, dehiscence, asymmetry, pain, numbness, discomfort, contour irregularity, over or under correction, vaginismus, dryness, dyspareunia, vaginosis, vulvodynia, irritation, unacceptable cosmetic result, need 4 revision.

Question 3

growth of elongated skin on inner labia, is this bad?

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Only if urinating: If the labial skin diverts the urine stream consistently, then  a GYN MD can assist you in "trimming" the labia minora.

Question 4

what is there a small piece of skin hanging from my labia?

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See your md: There may be many reasons for the extra skin such as a polyp or previous trauma which should be evaluated by your physician. If this is essentially cosmetic, it can be removed.

Question 5

what is there a small piece of skin dark ish brown hanging from my labia?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful answer without examining you, however, it may be a remnant of the hymen.
Wish you 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. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. 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. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine, if you are under 27 years of age.

Question 6

lump on the outside of my labia.  irritating but no head.  ?

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Folliculitis?: This needs to be looked at by a physician.  This could be an infection of a hair follicle and could get worse without antibiotic medication.  A physician that is able to examine lump will be able to determine whether medication is needed or not.

Question 7

what does it mean if my labia minora have extra skin?

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Many variations...: It doesn't really mean anything.  There are many sizes and shapes.  its normal variation.  If the labia minora are extremely long, to the point that they interfere with intercourse, or prevent wearing a bathing suit, they can be surgically shortened.  Best wishes!

Question 8

what cause the labia skin to be darker than the body skin colour?

Accepted Answer

Pigmentation: Increased pigmentation in the labia is normal in the same way that your lips are more pigmented than your surrounding face.

Question 9

can labia minora skin be elongated? can prp grow new labia skin. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: PRP will not make your labia bigger. Why do you want to make your labia bigger? It is highly unlikely that making labia bigger, if it were feasible without surgery, will solve your problem.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 10

is there a way to grow labia minora skin? is there a way to elongate the labia minora. it is necessary. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: You may consult a plastic surgeon for this cosmetic procedure. Do ask yourself, why do you want to do this? It is likely that the outcome you are looking for may not happen even with bigger labia.
Wish you good health!

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What is there a small piece of skin hanging from my labia?

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What is there a small piece of skin dark ish brown hanging from my labia?

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Lump on the outside of my labia. irritating but no head. ?

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What does it mean if my labia minora have extra skin?

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What cause the labia skin to be darker than the body skin colour?

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