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Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treated. Undergone Chemo, Radiation. Pain, Itchiness In Labia Minora. Is It An Infection?

I'm 29 yes old, have recently been treated for stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma. I had 4 cycles of abvd chemo and 4 weeks of radiation to my throat chest and underarm.
As a result of the treatment I've had a yeast infection for several months.
I just noticed a small flat black spot on my labia minora. There is pain and itchiness in in that area but I don't know if its the infection or the spot.
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query, I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Since you have undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy, I do suspect the reason for pain and itching could likely be infection, it could be bacterial or fungal. The best way forward would be to get yourself examined and get a culture/sensitivity done in case there is any discharge.

Meanwhile I suggest you keep the area dry and watch for any swelling, redness, a rash and discharge. I would not at this time suggest any antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment.

To help you better, I would like to know for how long you have had this black spot and is there any scaling (dry skin flakes) or is there any discharge(Vaginal or from the labia), or any nodule kind of swelling, do you have any fever.

Please do write back describing your problem in more detail so that I can help you better.

I sincerely hope this answer helps you.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Dr. Yogesh. D
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treated. Undergone Chemo, Radiation. Pain, Itchiness In Labia Minora. Is It An Infection?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Since you have undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy, I do suspect the reason for pain and itching could likely be infection, it could be bacterial or fungal. The best way forward would be to get yourself examined and get a culture/sensitivity done in case there is any discharge. Meanwhile I suggest you keep the area dry and watch for any swelling, redness, a rash and discharge. I would not at this time suggest any antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment. To help you better, I would like to know for how long you have had this black spot and is there any scaling (dry skin flakes) or is there any discharge(Vaginal or from the labia), or any nodule kind of swelling, do you have any fever. Please do write back describing your problem in more detail so that I can help you better. I sincerely hope this answer helps you. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Dr. Yogesh. D