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Saw np for annual pap/pelvic exam she saw inner labia finger tip size white skin discolor referred to dermoltology md. when i look on web says vulvar cancer, could it be something else? kind of scared
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Probably not cancer.: This is probably just a benign skin discoloration called vulvar dystrophy. Very unlikely to be cancer because you are young and there is no lump. Agree with getting it evaluated by a dermatologist or gynecologist.
Answered 9/30/2013
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Yes.: It could be lots of other things. Follow your np's advice and have a dermatologist look at it, and possibly biopsy it.
Answered 10/15/2013
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