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Doctor insights on: Yeast Infection Lips Symptoms

That is it: You should be seen, but it certainly sounds like a yeast infection.

Yeast infection: This would be unusual but can occur.

No: Topical neosporin should not be used in your mouth. There is treatment for the yeast infection which would heal the cuts. Neosporin is unlikely to be effective

Could: Chronic infection or inflammation can evoke pigmentation changes in the affected tissue and surrounding areas. Sometimes the pigmentation will return to normal after the infection is gone - but with longstanding changes it can be permanent.

Probably: Please see your gynecologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. You may also need an evaluation with a dermatologist.

Yeast infection?: Very likely, especially if it itches. If it doesn't itch, you can just watch it for a while; it may be just normal dried out mucous discharge. If it itches, go ahead and treat with an otc cream like monistat or clotrimazole.

Irritation?: It could be from soap or laundry detergent is they have perfume/dyes in them. Try soaking in a plain water bath and sleeping without underwear. If symptoms continue, see your doctor.

Vaginal bump: It is probably just a cyst. Get it checked if you want to know for sure, but if it doesn't hurt or change in any way, it is probably safe to just watch it.

Yes but one warning: Please be sure that you are not sensitive to zinc oxide on your skin. If you have used Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) before then you should be fine. However, if not, try it out on another body part before experimenting with your sensitive area. If you are hypersensitive to the Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) elsewhere, you could save yourself a lot of trouble. Baby rash powders/creams/lotions all work here, as does Lotrimin (Clotrimazole).

Yes: All of these circumstances can be attributed to a yeast infection.

Get checked: You need to see your GYN to find out what's going on.

Since you have: Not had a yeast infection in the past you ought to be seen by a doctor and be evaluated. You could try some over the counter Mobistar for a couple of days first and if it doesn't improve then see a doctor.

Good hygiene.: Any infection can be spread, whether a fungus, virus, bacteria or parasite, not only to other parts of the body but to others. Practice good hygiene. Wash all equipment and hands after touching any infected area, dirty objects, or going to the bathroom, to avoid spreading germs. You know this!

Vaginitis: Sounds like you have an infection/inflammation on your vagina. It could be bacterial, or fungal or could be contact dermatitis from tampon etc for instance. If you are sexually active- std should be ruled out. You should go to see your doctor/gynecologist and get checked. Pelvic exam, swab and cultures would likely be needed. Vagisil only works for yeast infection, but not bacterial infection.

Should be no problem: If your immune system is normal then there should be no problem especially if there was no break in the skin.You really can not shave vaginal yeast infection.

Yeast infection: No not normal. The infection persists and has caused a painful inflammation of the tissues You need to continue treatment until the infection has cleared. You may need to seak professional advice from a gynecologist.

Pap misses most STDs: The pap smear is designed to detect abnormal cells that can predict future cancer, and these changes are caused by HPV, an STD. But it does not detect any other STDs; specific STD tests (e.g. gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas) need to be requested by the doctor. And yes, vaginal and labial burning often is caused by yeast. (Which of course is not an STD.) Discuss with your doctor. Good luck!

Swelling is anywhere: You have infection, then irritation will cAuse swelling.

Maybe: With herpes, you may initially see a crop of small individual bumps that look like they have fluid in them, but they quickly spread and coalesce (group together). They also would go from itchy and irritating to painful in sensation. If you have even a small suspicion of herpes, then run - don't walk - to your medical provider or STD clinic for urgent evaluation and treatment. Hope that helps!