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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Redness In Vagina
Question: I have itching on the outside of my vagina and the inside skin is red?
Brief Answer:
Vaginal infection or atrophy
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Vaginal itching and redness can be due to vaginal infection or vaginal atrophy.
Are you post menopausal?
If infection is ruled out by vaginal swab examination, then it is likely due to vaginal atrophy and dryness.
I will suggest you to apply evalon ointment if you are post menopausal, as it will help in atrophy and dryness.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Vaginal infection or atrophy
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Vaginal itching and redness can be due to vaginal infection or vaginal atrophy.
Are you post menopausal?
If infection is ruled out by vaginal swab examination, then it is likely due to vaginal atrophy and dryness.
I will suggest you to apply evalon ointment if you are post menopausal, as it will help in atrophy and dryness.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
Answered : 5064 Questions
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