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How To Treat Burning Of Vagina Which Also Looks Like Canker Sore Or Ulcer?
The day after sex I experienced burning in the opening of my vagina I bought the over the ccounter vaginal supository and cream thinking i might have ayeast infection. It s been six days and although better its still a little uncomfortable. Upon looking with a mirror it seems to look like a canker sore or ulcer. Am i treating this correctly?
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Hi,
It can be. Since I don't know you had sex with a known or unknown person... whether he may have an infection. I will give information for both sexually transmitted sore and non sexually transmitted infection.
Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Herpes is the most common cause, causing a painful ulcer, it can be both HSV 1 or HSV 2 depending on from whom you get an infection. Diagnosed by HSV 1 + 2 antibodies panel, IgG & IgM.
- Chancroid caused due to bacterial infection, diagnosed by swab from the vaginal region.
- Molluscum contagiosum with ulcer and elevations can be clinically diagnosed.
- Syphilis another bacterial infection, diagnosed by swab test. Early treatment will help you.
- Genital warts caused due to HPV can be diagnosed clinically.
- Non-sexually acquired genital ulceration NSAGU.
- An aphthous ulcer caused due to vitamin deficiency, treatment with a multivitamin and anti-inflammatory will help you.
- Allergy or contact dermatitis can be due to sperm allergy, allergy to a condom, allergy to sex toys, soap etc., can be diagnosed by preventing the allergen and anti-allergic medications.
- Ingrown hair.
- Infections are due to the open wound caused by sex toys, nails.
- Scabies, pubic lice caused due to unhygienic sex practices or having sex with a person with bad genital hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
It can be. Since I don't know you had sex with a known or unknown person... whether he may have an infection. I will give information for both sexually transmitted sore and non sexually transmitted infection.
Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Herpes is the most common cause, causing a painful ulcer, it can be both HSV 1 or HSV 2 depending on from whom you get an infection. Diagnosed by HSV 1 + 2 antibodies panel, IgG & IgM.
- Chancroid caused due to bacterial infection, diagnosed by swab from the vaginal region.
- Molluscum contagiosum with ulcer and elevations can be clinically diagnosed.
- Syphilis another bacterial infection, diagnosed by swab test. Early treatment will help you.
- Genital warts caused due to HPV can be diagnosed clinically.
- Non-sexually acquired genital ulceration NSAGU.
- An aphthous ulcer caused due to vitamin deficiency, treatment with a multivitamin and anti-inflammatory will help you.
- Allergy or contact dermatitis can be due to sperm allergy, allergy to a condom, allergy to sex toys, soap etc., can be diagnosed by preventing the allergen and anti-allergic medications.
- Ingrown hair.
- Infections are due to the open wound caused by sex toys, nails.
- Scabies, pubic lice caused due to unhygienic sex practices or having sex with a person with bad genital hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
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