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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 ...
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]
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 ...
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.
Acne. What it looks like: Acne causes red, discolored bumps on the skin, along with whiteheads, blackheads, and cysts. Other symptoms to note: Acne is the most common skin condition affecting ...
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'.