WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: irritation outside of the vagina

Re: irritation outside of the vagina

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 10:41:22 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 11 Jul 2001, Aaseeyah wrote: >
>Hi. I've been having some irritations outside of the vagina and around
>it, and just recently the area around it has become purplish and sort of
>wilted. There is no irritation inside of the vagina. Is this because
>of some soap that I am using or the underwear or is there another reason
>for this problem?

The majority of irritations as you describe are secondary to some form of allergic reaction. First however, one must be assured that there is no infection associated. Once this is done, then the only way to determine if one of the entities that comes in contact with the vulva is causing an allergic reaction is to begin eliminating possibilities, one by one. First look for things that are new (i.e. soaps, laundry detergents, shampoos, lotions, undergarmets) Then begin to eliminate the not-so-new things... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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