A 22-year-old female asked:
i am a virgin and i have dry peeling skin (and sometimes itching too) around vulva> what could this be? would regular moisturizing of the area help?
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Dr. Monib Zirvi answered
20 years experience Dermatology
Sensitive skin: The most common conditions which fit your symptoms include eczema or a yeast infection such as candidal intertrigo. It is recommended that you use unscented soaps and laundry detergents only to minimize skin irritation. If the condition persists, seeing a physician for prescriptions for a low potency topical steroid and/or an anti-yeast medication may help.
Answered on Aug 15, 2017
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VULVA: ITCHY & BURNS: DO SEE A GYNECOLOGIST OR YOUR PCP.
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Irritation: There are a number of things that can irritate this sensitive area. Sensitivity to laundry detergents, toilet paper, or feminine products can cause th ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered
36 years experience Internal Medicine
Rash: try using an antifungal soap or spray powder it may be a bit of fungus if it does not improve see your doctor
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Shen answered
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See your GYN: It needs to be carefully examined by your doctor... Could be an skin infection. Good luck!
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