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“A vaginal rash can pop up on the outer portion of the vulva, in between or on the labia minora (inner lips) and labia majorum (outer lips), or even around the anus,” says Susan S. Khalil, M.D ...
Based on the cause [ 1] Frequency. ~33% of women (at some point) [ 4] Vaginitis, also known as vulvovaginitis, is inflammation of the vagina and vulva. [ 4][ 5] Symptoms may include itching, burning, pain, discharge, and a bad smell. [ 1] Certain types of vaginitis may result in complications during pregnancy.
Vulvar cancer is a cancer of the vulva, the outer portion of the female genitals. [ 1] It most commonly affects the labia majora. [ 1] Less often, the labia minora, clitoris, or Bartholin's glands are affected. [ 1] Symptoms include a lump, itchiness, changes in the skin, or bleeding from the vulva.
Female sexual arousal. On the left, the female genitalia are in regular state. On the right, the female is sexually aroused, the vulva is wet and its labia are slightly engorged. Erection of nipples; Vaginal lubrication; Vasocongestion of the vaginal walls; Tumescence and erection of the clitoral glans and labia; Elevation of the cervix and uterus
Lichen sclerosus ( LS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease of unknown cause which can affect any body part of any person but has a strong preference for the genitals (penis, vulva) and is also known as balanitis xerotica obliterans ( BXO) when it affects the penis. Lichen sclerosus is not contagious. There is a well-documented increase of ...
Vulva irritation can be caused by any moisture left on the skin. This moisture may be perspiration, urine, vaginal discharge or small amounts of stool. It may be caused by vaginal infections, vulvitis, HPV (human papilloma virus) infection, anal incontinence, Bowen's disease, or dietary irritants (caffeine, potatoes, chilli, capsicum, tomatoes ...
The takeaway. “Vulva” and “vagina” are both important terms to use — depending on which one you’re referring to. Clarity and accuracy are crucial in keeping kids healthy and safe, as ...
Vulvitis. Vulvitis is inflammation of the vulva, the external female mammalian genitalia that include the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and introitus (the entrance to the vagina). It may co-occur as vulvovaginitis with vaginitis, inflammation of the vagina, and may have infectious or non-infectious causes.