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What Causes A White Substance Around The Vulva And Clitoris?

Hello, I am having a white powder substance appear around my outer vulva and the clitoris. It washes off with water and soap, there s a slight odor of moldiness, no itching, swelling, or burning in that area nor anywhere else. I have noticed that it appears after I get home from school (I have class from 07-1400) & doesn t reappear until the next day after I clean it off.. This has been happening for the past 3 days. I don t have any prior medical history with any distress in this region except maybe a UTI once every 4 years.. (if that....) Ironically, this happened the next afternoon after receiving oral sex from my monogamous long term partner. I am a 38 healthy female. I have never encountered this before nor anything like it. Thank you for your time & I look forward to hearing from you. Best Regards, Mary
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
I think it is a segma collection around vulva and clitoris.
Or it may be hygiene problem.
Do not worry it is normal.

Segma is secretion that contain skin cell, mucus, cell and sweats.
It is white in color and peculiar smell.
It may be secretion of cervical mucus due to sexual stimulation.

Just wash your vagina and clitoris with warm water 2-3 times a day.
Maintain hygiene after urination and sex.
Frequent washing care avoid deposition of segma.
Wear loose pure cotton wear.

If not resolves, it may be due to vaginal infection that is associated with foul smell, redness, itching, swelling and dysuria.
That should be cure by antibiotics.
Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes A White Substance Around The Vulva And Clitoris?

Hello dear Understand your concern. I think it is a segma collection around vulva and clitoris. Or it may be hygiene problem. Do not worry it is normal. Segma is secretion that contain skin cell, mucus, cell and sweats. It is white in color and peculiar smell. It may be secretion of cervical mucus due to sexual stimulation. Just wash your vagina and clitoris with warm water 2-3 times a day. Maintain hygiene after urination and sex. Frequent washing care avoid deposition of segma. Wear loose pure cotton wear. If not resolves, it may be due to vaginal infection that is associated with foul smell, redness, itching, swelling and dysuria. That should be cure by antibiotics. Hope this may help you. Best regards Dr. Sagar