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Could Slight Itching In Lip Area Of Vagina Be Rugburn Due To Using Sanitary Pads?
I believe my sanitary pad gave me a "rugburn", thats the way it looks around the Its not sore though, just sightly itchy, and thats only on that particular lip area, not inside or anywhere else. Im concerened about the possiblity that it might be a toxic reaction or just me getting an yeast infection (and Ive never had one yet in my 20 years so Im not sure what my signs are.)
Im not sexually active and havent been for over 2 years, so given that Im deffiantly not concerned with STD's. I have had past issues with pads feeling sore a day after i stopped using them but i just figured it was probably because the material was too harsh on my skin around there.
This is the first time I felt itchy instead, its not an overbearing itch but i would like to find way to stop this.
Im not sexually active and havent been for over 2 years, so given that Im deffiantly not concerned with STD's. I have had past issues with pads feeling sore a day after i stopped using them but i just figured it was probably because the material was too harsh on my skin around there.
This is the first time I felt itchy instead, its not an overbearing itch but i would like to find way to stop this.
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM!
We,, there are basically two possibilities - 1. It is a rugburn (as you have said you have experienced it beofre).
2. It might be a local fungal infection - more likely as per me.
Fungal (yeast) infections commonly present as soreness/red-whitish patches/itching/foul smell).
If I were your treating doctor, I'd start you with -
1. Fluconazole tablet - one stat.
2. Local application of antifungal creams.
3. Tablet Cetrizine for relief from itching.
3. Keeping the area hygienic, dry and clean.
With the application of these, it should take about 4-5 days for it to disappear.
Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubts.
Wishing you good health.
With regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
Welcome to HCM!
We,, there are basically two possibilities - 1. It is a rugburn (as you have said you have experienced it beofre).
2. It might be a local fungal infection - more likely as per me.
Fungal (yeast) infections commonly present as soreness/red-whitish patches/itching/foul smell).
If I were your treating doctor, I'd start you with -
1. Fluconazole tablet - one stat.
2. Local application of antifungal creams.
3. Tablet Cetrizine for relief from itching.
3. Keeping the area hygienic, dry and clean.
With the application of these, it should take about 4-5 days for it to disappear.
Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubts.
Wishing you good health.
With regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
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