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What Causes Loose Skin In Vaginal Area After Weight Loss?

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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
Question: I have lost over 200 lbs Great right, however I have a lot of loose skin in the vaginal area and just above and inner thighs I have tried everything creams, compress, washing 8 to 10 times a day I have skin shedding vaginal itching and it is sore HELP
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
AS BELOW

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
First out - please stop washing 8 to 10 times a day.
It just depletes the normal ' good ' vaginal flora, thus allowing infections and sensitivity to flourish.
Just clean with lukewarm plain water when you use the restroom.
Get a vaginal swab and culture done to rule out irritation.
Do not use medicated or perfumed soaps, cleansers, gels, douches, talcs etc.
Wear cotton underpants and change often.
If the loose skin is rubbing against the folds and leading to recurrent soreness and infections, then surgical removal of the extra skin and tucking of the folds is a very logical option.
For that you would need to see a Cosmetic / Plastic Surgeon.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
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What Causes Loose Skin In Vaginal Area After Weight Loss?

Brief Answer: AS BELOW Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. First out - please stop washing 8 to 10 times a day. It just depletes the normal ' good ' vaginal flora, thus allowing infections and sensitivity to flourish. Just clean with lukewarm plain water when you use the restroom. Get a vaginal swab and culture done to rule out irritation. Do not use medicated or perfumed soaps, cleansers, gels, douches, talcs etc. Wear cotton underpants and change often. If the loose skin is rubbing against the folds and leading to recurrent soreness and infections, then surgical removal of the extra skin and tucking of the folds is a very logical option. For that you would need to see a Cosmetic / Plastic Surgeon. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.