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A 16-year-old female asked:
Can yeast infection cause bumps on skin around labia + cuts? i was diagnosed with yeast infection, these symptoms appeared after. could it be herpes?
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Dr. Jose Prieto-hernandezanswered
Infectious Disease 38 years experience
Yes: Candida Vaginitis presents with vaginal itch and curd like cheesy discharge .
Herpes Simplex Type 2 presents with bumps or vesicles that later burst a leave painful sores in the Vagina!
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Many possibilities: Lumps, bumps, blisters and other skin abnormalities on the genitals need to be evaluated. An examination will be needed to know the cause and treatment. Yeast and herpes can both cause these symptoms. A doctor should be able to tell the difference by looking. If not testing can be done
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Dr. Hiep Leanswered
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
There's no possibility of herpes lasting this long. This sounds much more like yeast. Dr. Le is correct: you need to get professional care in person.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
I have a yeast infection and now my right inner labia minor is red and burning/itching. Dont see any blisters/warts/cuts but feels rough and irritated. Its bumpy but like the bumps all over vaginal opening just more red. What is this?
Dr. Amandeep Kauranswered
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A 20-year-old female asked:
How to differentiate symptoms of bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection? Are there skin reaction at the labia to the infection?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
When uncertain -: This should be medically evaluated. A clumpy (cottage cheese- like), white, non- odorous discharge associated w itching, burning, swelling or redness ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Does yeast infections cause scaling and peeling of skin of the labia because thats what im getting from my yeast its itchy and burning peeling?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Yeast is a good bet: These are typical symptoms of candida vulvovaginitis, i.e. a vaginal yeast infecttion. If your symptoms were mild, it might be OK to try an over-the-c... Read More
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