Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Itchiness In Vulva, Skin Darkening In Perineum. Biopsy Showed HPV. History Of Yeast Infection, Peri Menopause. Treatment?
My vulva and perianal area are very itchy. I don t see any lesions, but something think I can feel small bumps along the lower section of my vulva. Over the last few years I have discoloration of the skin both a darkening and a loss of pigment in the perineum . I do not have any discharge at this time, but recently (about 2 weeks ago) had a severe yeast infection which I treated with Monistat. I am 51 and actively in perimenopause (yikes). My gyn did so a biopsy and found I had HPV but no cancerous changes (sclero...something?) I am very uncomfortable and uncertain what to do.
Sun, 1 Jul 2012
User's Response
Hi,
What you need to do is to maintain adequate hygiene of perineum, avoid sexual contact and consult Dermatologist, because all your symptoms may be due to reinfection with Candida or your HPV infection start be symptomatic. Anyhow you need properly check up. There is one possibility of hormonal disbalance . Also be sure you have not any allergy to skin care products, lotions, shampoo, underwear.
Take care
What you need to do is to maintain adequate hygiene of perineum, avoid sexual contact and consult Dermatologist, because all your symptoms may be due to reinfection with Candida or your HPV infection start be symptomatic. Anyhow you need properly check up. There is one possibility of hormonal disbalance . Also be sure you have not any allergy to skin care products, lotions, shampoo, underwear.
Take care
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Human papillomavirus
Loading Online Doctors....