Question 1

why am i having white discharge from pores around nose?

Accepted Answer

Glands, pores: Sounds like you are describing sebaceous gland secretions. These secrete usually white to pale yellow substance that could be what you are seeing.

Question 2

i have this smelly white discharge coming out of the pores on my face...there doesn't seem to be a pimple and there is no pain.but it has a nasty smel?

Accepted Answer

That is sebum which: the body uses to coat hairs and keep them moist and flexible.. See your Dr. about the excess sebum. There are acne drugs that can dry this material up and get rid of it

Question 3

is white discharge a bad thing?

Accepted Answer

That depends: Yeast infections present w thick, white, chunky discharge w/o odor that can cause itching, burning w intercourse/ urination, pain, redness ; swelling.Normal vaginal discharge is called leukorrhea. It is composed of cellular debris, vaginal secretions ; bacteria ; is stimulated by ^ vaginal blood flow ; ^ estrogen.  ^ is seen w ovulation ; pregnancy. It can be thin or thick ; white to yellowish. &gt;.

Question 4

im 5 months is white discharge normal?

Accepted Answer

It may be leukorrhea: Leukorrhea is a normal vaginal discharge (d/c).  D/c is composed of cellular debris, vaginal secretions ; bacteria ; is stimulated by ^ vaginal blood flow ; ^ estrogen. It can be thin or thick ; white to yellowish. Leukorrhea usually doesn't cause an odor. If you have a discharge which causes redness, itching, burning, swelling or foul odor – please have it evaluated.

Question 5

is it normal to have white discharge everyday ?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: As long as it does not burn or itch and does not have an odor, daily white discharge is considered normal.

Question 6

what can this nasty looking white discharge be?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal?: A clumpy (cottage cheese- like), white, non- odorous discharge associated w itching, burning, swelling or redness can be due to yeast infections. If you have a change in color, texture, odor or amount of vaginal discharge ; problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling  then it is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation ; accurate assessment.

Question 7

i have a fishy white discharge and it comes and go?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: What you describe is consistent with an overgrowth of gardnerella vaginalis, the cause of bacterial vaginosis which is present in the vagina in over 70% of women.  It is quite east to diagnose and very treatable, see your doctor.

Question 8

im getting a white discharge all the timex what is it?

Accepted Answer

White discharge: A yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis infection come to mind.    A yeast infection can be treated w/ otc meds.  Treatment for BV needs a prescription.  The best way to know what it is is with a good exam and looking at a sample of discharge under a microscope.

Question 9

i have had a lot of white discharge what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This can be a variety of things, the most common of which would be yeast infection in the vagina. The other possiblities are if sex is unprotected are chamydia and/or gonorrheal infections. The way to figure this out is for you OB to do a swab. They can then determine what the organism is and treat it accordingly

Question 10

solid white discharge, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Female or male?: A clumpy (cottage cheese- like), white, non- odorous discharge associated w itching, burning, swelling or redness can be due to yeast infections. If you have a change in color, texture, odor or amount of vaginal discharge ; problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling  then it is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation ; accurate assessment.

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Why am i having white discharge from pores around nose?

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I have this smelly white discharge coming out of the pores on my face...there doesn't seem to be a pimple and there is no pain.but it has a nasty smel?

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Is white discharge a bad thing?

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Im 5 months is white discharge normal?

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Is it normal to have white discharge everyday ?

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What can this nasty looking white discharge be?

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I have a fishy white discharge and it comes and go?

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Im getting a white discharge all the timex what is it?

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I have had a lot of white discharge what could this be?

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Solid white discharge, what is this?

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