What Causes Itching And Inflammation In Vagina?

It's quite pesonal, but down there has been quite painful latley.

My mum says it's thrushbut I don't think it is.

I had a look & there seems to be things sticking out that I haven't seen before.

Im quite worried. It's really itchy & has gotten a bit better. It used to be really inflamed.

Any idea what it is?