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Can Sore Rashes Around Vulva And Abnormal Discharge Be Yeast Infection?

Hi, I m an 18 year old female and for almost two weeks I ve been experiencing - a very rash around my vulva, sore and dry clitoris and opening to vagina, slightly abnormal discharge and occasional swelling. And today I realised that my anal hole is kind of purple with what looks like skin tags. I ve had yeast infections before over the last few years but they have always gone away when I have my period ( I m on the pill ) but it hasn t this time and it s beginning to be unbearable. Is this a yeast infection or something else? Thank you.
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having a fungal infection but it should be confirmed by physical examination. Don't be embarrassed to show and confirm the diagnosis.

The fungus are the normal commensals of this area which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a change in environment because of multiple reason these fungus will multiply and produces the symptoms.

I would suggest you to follow
1.Keep the area dry and clean by maintaining the good hygiene.
2.Topical antifungal cream should be applied.
3.Tab Diflucan, 150 mg single dose will help to control the symptoms.
4.For itching you can take anti histamines.
Thank you.
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Can Sore Rashes Around Vulva And Abnormal Discharge Be Yeast Infection?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having a fungal infection but it should be confirmed by physical examination. Don t be embarrassed to show and confirm the diagnosis. The fungus are the normal commensals of this area which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a change in environment because of multiple reason these fungus will multiply and produces the symptoms. I would suggest you to follow 1.Keep the area dry and clean by maintaining the good hygiene. 2.Topical antifungal cream should be applied. 3.Tab Diflucan, 150 mg single dose will help to control the symptoms. 4.For itching you can take anti histamines. Thank you.