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A 20-year-old female asked:
My vagina is red and itchy and peeling(soft skin not dry or flaky)and has a sour odor. i have been tested for stds and do not have one. what is wrong?
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Dr. Nora Kachaturoffanswered
44 years experience
Possibly candida: An exam by a medical professional (dermatologist or gynecologist) would be most helpful, but you may have candida, or a vaginal yeast infection.
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