A member asked:

Hi my daughter has white substance on her genital area for a while now.i was wondering if it a fungal infection and if it is what should i do at home?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

It could be: It could be fungal, the best thing is to see your doctor so you can have a definite diagnosis and can start on appropriate therapy.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Age?? : The newborn female often has whitish oily secretions in the genital folds at birth & these may persist if they are not teased away with a wet swab or cloth. New onset whitish debris in the genital area is unusual in older girls & deserves a visit to identify the cause.

Answered 1/18/2013

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