Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of fungal vulvitis? I am 29 years old, and recently I have been experiencing intense itching in the external genital area, accompanied by a bad odor. After a thorough examination, it was found that I have fungal vulvitis.Doctor's answer:
Hello, what are the symptoms of candidal vulvitis? It can recur as very superficial vesicular papules in clusters; it can also develop into eczematous dermatitis, limited to the vulva or spreading to the perineum, around the anus, and groin creases, extending even to the inner thighs. It appears completely similar to acute or subacute eczema. The mucosa between the labia and near the clitoris becomes thickened, with erythematous dermatitis on the skin surfaces in contact with each other. In some cases, it can lead to small white pustules, and in severe cases, it may recur as ulcers, causing pain at the affected area and inflammation of local lymph nodes. Confirmation can be achieved through direct microscopic examination and culture of local secretions, where fungal hyphae branching and spores are easily visible under the microscope.