Have A Small Painless White Rash And Feels Itchy Around The Labia. What Could Be The Cause?

Posted on Wed, 31 Oct 2012

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Question : Hi I feel very itchy around the labia, and I have a small painless white rash, only visible if I see it in a handheld mirror. There is no abnormal discharge. What could be the cause?

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (31 minutes later)

Hello,
You may have a vulval skin infection,probably fungal in type.But you need to be examined by your doctor to confirm.Its probably only confined to the skin if there is no discharge or itching inside.You will need antibiotics but only after the skin infection has been confirmed.

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

Follow up: Dr. Rhea Chanda (4 minutes later)

What are the types of vulval skin infections?

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (9 minutes later)

Vulvovaginitis, pruritis vulva, lichen planus, lichen sclerosis, psoriasis,several types of dermatitis,tinea,thrush,parasitic infections,std, and many more.Examination is essential to differentiate amongst them.

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