Pooler, GA
A 17-year-old female asked:
I'm darkskined.. and my vagina iches and has discoloration were the hair is...it itches bad .i have no discharge at all..but wen i was my clit burns?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Stephen Richardsanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 44 years experience
Infection: This sounds like a vulvovaginal infection and should be evaluated by your doctor. Cultures maybe necessary.
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Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
May be dermatitis: Dr. Richards is quite correct. Other possibilities could be a reaction to a soap, lotion, perfume, or detergent. Avoid scents! Sometimes scrubbing too hard dries the skin and makes it more prone to itching. Too hot water also dries skin out and makes it itchy. Lastly, some generic pantyliners & pads can be causing a reaction. I see this more and more, so much so that I call it the "Generic Itch".
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Dr. Andrea Rodgersanswered
30 years experience
Pubic Lice: Intense itching and burning where your pubic hair is could be pubic lice commonly known as crabs. You can buy the treatment called Elimite (permethrin) over the counter. Be sure to wash all towels, clothes and bedding. Your partner needs to be treated as well. Sometimes it requires more than one treatment to get rid of the lice. Any worsening of symptoms or discharge needs evaluation by your doctor.
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Dr. Susan Rhoads commented
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Too true! You can see the little critters often, as well. They look exactly like little black crabs. It's enough to make you a vegetarian (never a bad idea anyhow).
Jul 31, 2014

Dr. Judith Tellermananswered
Clinical Psychology 44 years experience
Please bring this up with your Gynecologist who knows your medical history. If you don't have confidence in your Doctor see another for a second opinion.
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