What Causes Itching In Genital Area And Skin Discoloration?

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2015

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Question : Hello Doctor, i have etching in my private parts since last few days. Although my skin is fair but due to etching the skin colour has changed to black on sides. The skin has also loosend up. I am using vWash twice a day but there seems to be no effect.

This happened to me around a year back and that time fungal infection. i am asssuming the same this time as well.

please advise medicines. thank you.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear ,

Thanks for trusting health care magic about your health care.
I can understand your concern here.
Itching can be due to fungal infection, bacterial vaginosis and can be due to STD.
Perfume products and soap can also cause itching.
So before giving my opinion I want to ask a few questions from you.
Are you having foul smelling discharge?
Are you have unprotected sex?
Using any type of birth control pills?
Any changes in lifestyle pattern?
Please revert back to me with my answers.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (27 minutes later)

Hello Doctor, thank you for quick reply. pls find my response below:

Are you having foul smelling discharge? - yes
Are you have unprotected sex? - yes, since last 3 months.
Using any type of birth control pills? Yes, took 4 pills in last 3 months. In feb and may i had two mensuration cycle in each month due to mPill.
Any changes in lifestyle pattern? - nothing much.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can be due to fungal infection or can be due to bacterial vaginosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

I have gone through your symptoms.
In my opinion you are suffering from fungal ( yeast ) infection and superimposed bacterial infection.
You should rule out it by vaginal swab culture and sensitivity and KOH testing for fungal infection.
Hormonal imbalance caused by I-pill which may cause bacterial imbalance in vagina.
You should go for STD testing to rule out STD infection.
You should consult a Gynecologist and take antifungal tablet( fluconazole) weekly for 2-3 months.
Clotrimoxazole vaginal tablets for 6-7 days.
Flagyl tablet for 5-7 days( after doctor consultation) .
1% hydrocortisone cream for local application.
Betadine liquid wash for cleaning.
Use loose fitting cotton undergarments, drink a lot of water, maintain vaginal hygiene, take a healthy and nutritious diet, sleep properly, do some yoga and meditation, use protected sex.
Hope it is useful, feel free to discuss more.
Good luck.
Regards

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