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What Causes Redness And Swelling On The Labia?

Hi! The inside of my buttcheeks started peeling a couple of days ago, and my crack was red and painful. I just associated it to cleaning myself after the toilet a little too much. However, the peeling is not close to my anus, it starts where my buttcheeks touch and is the size of about a centimeter, the red part in my crack has since healed. I noticed redness and swelling on the right outer labia of my vagina. Please help! I really don t want to go to a doctor unless necessary!
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I have read your description and understand your concern.
Redness and swelling of labia what you are having is due to inflammatory reaction in the region.
Kindly do the following to overcome the same.
1. Clean the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily.
2. After drying, apply Cream containing Neomycin and Hydrocortisone.
3. Take anti-allergic Tablet. Levocetirizine once a day for 3 days.
4. Wear loose fitting undergarments, preferably made of cotton, to avoid friction in the area.
5. Abstain from sexual activities till the lesion heals completely.
Maintain good hygiene. Gradually, the symptoms should subside and be back to normal.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
Best wishes.
Regards​,
Dr. Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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What Causes Redness And Swelling On The Labia?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. Redness and swelling of labia what you are having is due to inflammatory reaction in the region. Kindly do the following to overcome the same. 1. Clean the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily. 2. After drying, apply Cream containing Neomycin and Hydrocortisone. 3. Take anti-allergic Tablet. Levocetirizine once a day for 3 days. 4. Wear loose fitting undergarments, preferably made of cotton, to avoid friction in the area. 5. Abstain from sexual activities till the lesion heals completely. Maintain good hygiene. Gradually, the symptoms should subside and be back to normal. Hope the information provided would be helpful. Best wishes. Regards​, Dr. Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.