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What Could Dry, Painful Flaky Area On Vulva Indicate, Have Eczema?
I have a dry, painful, flakey, red patch about the size of a quarter on the vulva. There are no sores or itchiness and I have been tested for STIs and came up negative. I do suffer from excema but have never had a problem with it in the area. Also, it is a lot more painful then my typical reaction. Any idea on what this may be?
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Hi,
This condition of your can be due to local fungal infection. Yes, it can be eczema, so I will advise you a topical anti-fungal ointment with steroids.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sujoy S. Bhattacharjee, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
This condition of your can be due to local fungal infection. Yes, it can be eczema, so I will advise you a topical anti-fungal ointment with steroids.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sujoy S. Bhattacharjee, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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