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What Causes Itchy Sores Around The Clitoris?
Question: hi , i have been having this itch that hurts when i scratch around my clitoris. i've checked myself to see what it was and i saw a red line on the side of it and one on the other side almost like i itched so hard it created a irritated scar. I don't know if i've created this or i have an infection. I have only been sexually active with one person and he doesn't have any diseases or infections.
Brief Answer:
This sounds like inflammation of the skin, most likely yeast
Detailed Answer:
The most likely explanation for vulvar skin (that includes the area up around the clitoris) is related to a yeast infection of the skin. This would be associated with itching and variably a discharge noticeable in the skin folds.
This could be treated over the counter with a yeast cream such as Monistat. One could apply Monistat superficially a few times per day and use hydrocortisone cream for the itching.
Like I said, that is the most likely explanation. It will be made worse by tight-fitting clothes and overuse of anti-bacterial soaps.
Does this help?
Dr. Tim
This sounds like inflammation of the skin, most likely yeast
Detailed Answer:
The most likely explanation for vulvar skin (that includes the area up around the clitoris) is related to a yeast infection of the skin. This would be associated with itching and variably a discharge noticeable in the skin folds.
This could be treated over the counter with a yeast cream such as Monistat. One could apply Monistat superficially a few times per day and use hydrocortisone cream for the itching.
Like I said, that is the most likely explanation. It will be made worse by tight-fitting clothes and overuse of anti-bacterial soaps.
Does this help?
Dr. Tim
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
yes! this helped lot thank you for the advice!
Brief Answer:
You are very welcome
Detailed Answer:
I wish you the best of luck!
Dr. Tim
You are very welcome
Detailed Answer:
I wish you the best of luck!
Dr. Tim
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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