What Causes Skin Discoloration On Vagina And Anus?

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2014

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Question : Have a skin discoloration on vaginal and anus that looks lie vitgilio whitish patches doesn't really itch I noticed it after using poise pads what can I do

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to differentiate vitiligo from lsa

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Since you have noticed whitish discoloration over your genitals, I would like to tell you that loss of pigment over this region makes us think of two possibilities . One is vitiligo and the second is lichen sclerosus et atrophicus.
It is important to differentiate between the two conditions. A mere look at the exact skin condition can help sometimes and in some cases a skin biopsy is required.
I would like to know whether you have seen a dermatologist in personal earlier, since you are applying a steroid cream.
A loss of itching goes more in favor of vitiligo which is a relatively harmless condition, other than the cosmetic concern.
Please tell since when do you have this problem?
Is there just no associated itching or discomfort?

Dr Geetika Paul

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