Fort Worth, TX
A 21-year-old female asked:
I have an extremely red, burning, and itchy vulva. i was tested negative for bv and yeast infection. could it be vulvitis?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Marshall Seligmannanswered
Pediatrics 15 years experience
Yes.: Vulvitis is the medical term for inflammation of the vulva.
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Dr. Stephen Richards commented
Obstetrics & Gynecology 43 years experience
This could be from chemical irritation-soap, detergent , pads, perfume...see your doctor
May 4, 2014
Last updated May 4, 2014
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