Applied Protopic And It Is Burning. Can A Woman Contract Vaginal Eczema?

Posted on Tue, 8 Oct 2013

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Question : Can a woman contract vaginal eczema?

She has never been diagnosed as such however the P.A prescribed pro topic and shortly after applying the area was on fire and spreading.

Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Eczema affects skin surfaces

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Usually eczema won't affect the vagina.
Because eczema only affects skin and vagina will be lined with mucosa.
And eczema is not contagious.
You once confirm regarding the diagnosis.
If she is having lesions over vulva, that can be eczema.
If she is having problem with immunosuppressive cream, with your doctor's advice she can go for low dose corticosteroids, antihistamines, emollients etc.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar