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I am 22 yr old female. got itchiness in and around my external genitalia. (not inside vagina, but inside the labia majora). what to do?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yeast infection: The most common cause of vaginal itching is a yeast infection. There are many available over the counter creams. There are other causes that would need evaluation if that does not fix it

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 5/28/2014

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