A 19-year-old female asked:
Why is my labia so itchy? ive never had sex before?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Hard to say. I suppose your panties could have retained irritating soap residue, you could have touched the area with residue on your fingers, etc. A simple cleansing to remove any foreign residue and application of a mild Hydrocortizone cream could reduce itching.
Reviewed Nov 06, 2021
Last updated Nov 6, 2021
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