Gynaecology > Vulval Inflammation
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Vulvitis is inflammation of the skin of the vulva, the outside part of the female genitalia, including the labia (majora and minora), clitoris, and introitus (the opening of the vagina).
Vulvitis is not a disease in itself, but rather an indication of a number of possible conditions or causes, including infection, allergies, irritants, or injury. The symptoms of vulvitis may vary for each woman, with the most common symptoms being itching (continuous and extreme), swelling, redness, pain, soreness, sensitivity, and changes in the skin surface such as thick or whitish patches, scaly areas, or blisters.
There may also be a burning sensation in the vulva, cracks in the skin, vaginal discharge, or redness and swelling on the inner or outer labia.
Causes
Some of the possible causes of vulvitis include:
Bacterial or fungal infections
Chemical irritants from scented sanitary or bath products
Wearing wet clothing for long periods of time (such as a bathing suit) or wearing non-breathable fabrics
Vaginal douches
Vulvodynia.
This is chronic discomfort of the vulva, involving burning and soreness, and is a diagnosis of exclusion (in the case of no other cause being found). Women with diabetes are more likely to develop vulvitis, as are perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, due to changes in hormone levels which can affect vulvar tissue, making it thinner, less elastic, and more prone to dryness.
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