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I’ve been itching for about a month consistently now. Help!

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Diane1789
Diane1789

The area around my vagina more towards my thighs has been bumpy and itching for about a month you can see its a lighter complexion in the photos. Oddly, it itches less after i trim the hairs down with an electric razor. Now the inside closer to the vagina is this bright pink colour. Ive been tested for the common STD/I and everything comes back normal. I haven't had sex recently to know if its painful. Is this herpes???

I do have reoccurring yeast infections and my gyno tells me to take probiotic pills, which dont help. I take regular showers with sensitive wash, no tight clothes, dont douche, and rarely have sex. any advice on this too?

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  • L2341
    L2341 Diane1789

    Posted

    Hi Diane, there are numerous skin disorders that can affect the vulva that are unrelated to stds and infections : neurodermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria. They are hard to identify and extremely frustrating. A specialized vuvlar dermatologist is usually the best expert to provide an acurate diagnosis.

    There are still many things you can try before reaching out to a specialist. If you're negative for yeast, you can try OTC antihistaminic for a month and maybe hydrocortisone. Ask your pharmacist for advice for appropriate dosage and ointment for genitals. If it doesn't resolve, you can discuss further treatment options with your doctor like tricyclic antidepressant or having a dermatoscopy performed. It seems your skin's lighter under your pubic hair. You should inquire about that.

    Keep taking probiotics and following your good habits. I'm confident it will resolves.

  • Kat24852
    Kat24852 Diane1789

    Posted

    Did you find any blisters/sores? does it hurt to pee? I dont see anything that indicates herpes so this might just be yeast or bv

    • Diane1789
      Diane1789 Kat24852

      Posted

      no and no, it stings sometimes to pee or touch the area but no sores or blisters

  • heather87822
    heather87822 Diane1789

    Posted

    yea it doesnt look like herpes at all. it looks like some type of rash or eczema but definitely not herpes

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