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What Causes Mild Itching Outside The Vulva?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Apr 2016
Question: I have mild itching on the outside of the vulva. No fluid or anything like that. Just a very dry itch. Sometimes a little vaseline helps. I don't know what might be better than that.
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be due to estrogen deficiency.

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
The itching could be due to dermatitis or it could be due to estrogen deficiency.
You can use estrogen cream or clobestol cream after doctor consultation.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
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What Causes Mild Itching Outside The Vulva?

Brief Answer: It could be due to estrogen deficiency. Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am, Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. The itching could be due to dermatitis or it could be due to estrogen deficiency. You can use estrogen cream or clobestol cream after doctor consultation. Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information. Good luck. Regards