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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 ...
FMA. 20218. Anatomical terminology. [ edit on Wikidata] In human anatomy, and in mammals in general, the mons pubis or pubic mound (also known simply as the mons / mɒnz /, and known specifically in females as the mons Venus or mons veneris) [ 1][ 2] is a rounded mass of fatty tissue found over the pubic symphysis of the pubic bones. [ 1][ 2 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast ). [ 4] When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. [ 3] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [ 3] Other symptoms may include soreness and problems swallowing. [ 9]
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.