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Does bacterial vaginosis cause skin reaction to the labia majora? what is the treatment?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : Bacterial vaginosis does not cause skin changes. Yeast, herpes and other skin disorders are possible causes.

Answered 2/9/2014

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