Is A Chronic Itchy Sore On The Vagina Suggestive Of Herpes Infection?

Posted on Sun, 4 Mar 2018

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Question : Yes. I have a sore that itches on my vagina and it's been in the same place for a couple of years. Could it be herpesvirus or something else

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be herpes in view of long duration

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Greetings.

It is very difficult to comment about the skin lesions and lesions around vagina with out seeing pictures or direct examination.

However you need to confirm that you are not diabetic and the lesion is not fungal infection. Itching is usually associated with fungal infection or allergy.Have you tried applying any ointments before ?If so which one and how was the response.
Feel free to ask your doubt with more details. If no relief
Kindly get it checked with a skin SPECIALIST or gynaecologist.
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Hope my answers help you.

Regards.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (1 hour later)

I am diabetic. And not fungal infection. Just a constant sore that will itch on occasion. Feels rough. I'll have to see a gyn for exact diagnosis, I suppose. Thank u for ur insight.

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you for understanding me.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

That is the best way to solve your problem permanently.

Thank you for understanding me.

Wish you a speedy recovery.

Regards,
Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair, OBGYN

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