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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 ...
The vaginal flora consists of those organisms which generally do not cause symptoms and is dominated mainly by Lactobacillus species. [13] Disruption of the normal flora can cause a vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infection can affect women of all ages and is very common. The yeast Candida albicans is the most common cause of vaginitis ...
Pubic hair. Pubic hair (or pubes / ˈpjuːbiːz /, / pjuːbz /) is terminal body hair that is found in the genital area of adolescent and adult humans. The hair is located on and around the sex organs and sometimes at the top of the inside of the thighs. In the pubic region around the pubis bone and the mons pubis that covers it, it is known as ...
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 ...
Chafing is an irritation or superficial abrasion of skin caused by friction, moisture or irritating fabric. Prolonged rubbing on the skin may result in skin sting or burn, and development of a mild, red rash or boils; and in severe cases may include swelling, bleeding, or crusting. It often results from body parts that rub against each other or ...
Vaginal yeast infections are due to excessive growth of Candida. [1] These yeast are normally present in the vagina in small numbers. [1] Vaginal yeast infections are typically caused by the yeast species Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a common fungus often harbored in the mouth, digestive tract, or vagina without causing adverse ...
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.
Vaginal fornix. Sagittal section of the lower part of a female trunk, right segment. SM. INT. Small intestine. The fornices of the vagina ( sg.: fornix of the vagina or fornix vaginae) are the superior portions of the vagina, extending into the recesses created by the vaginal portion of cervix. The word fornix is Latin for 'arch'.