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A 32-year-old female asked:
My vagina is always itching on the outside, i have no yeast, infection. it's right in the clitoral area. what do i do?
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Dr. Lisa Lepineanswered
Gynecology 33 years experience
See a gynecologist: Have you noticed any skin changes in the region such as whitish appearing skin? You may have a skin condition called lichen sclerosus. That is considered to be an auto-immune mediated disease, but it can be well-controlled with a potent topic steroid like clobetasol. For more information: http://www.Niams.Nih.Gov/health_info/lichen_sclerosus/default.Asp.
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