Vulval irritation is a distressing symptom, which may arise from a number of causes including:-

  •   undergarments that have been washed in irritating chemicals such as detergents and fabric softeners and inadequately rinsed out.

  •   perfumed soaps and panty liners.

  •   detergents used to clean the bath.

  •   vaginal discharge with infection, particularly thrush ( vaginal infections) and trichomonas ( vaginal infections).

  •   diabetes - the vulval area appears red either due to sugar from the urine irritating the skin or from candida which enjoys the sugary environment. Sugar in the urine or a blood sugar test will confirm the diagnosis.

  •   warts ( Q31.4)

  •   malignant change.

  •   psychosomatic ( 2).






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