Patient's question:
Female, 28 years old. At first, I just felt discomfort in my private area, a bit itchy, and it seemed like there was more discharge. Last night while taking a bath, it was a bit painful, and when I touched it, it felt like there was a crack. I think I might have candidiasis. Is the crack down there caused by candidiasis?Doctor's answer:
First, the incidence of candidal vulvovaginitis has been relatively high in recent years, second only to trichomoniasis. It is caused by fungal infection and manifests as symptoms such as itching in the private area and abnormal vaginal discharge. It tends to recur easily, so timely and proper treatment is necessary. While candidal vulvovaginitis can indeed lead to the occurrence of vulvar fissures, it is also possible that other inflammatory conditions are present. Therefore, it is recommended to visit a hospital for examination as soon as possible and receive treatment based on the specific symptoms.