Patient's question:
How can I know if this is vulvitis? My labia are swollen and itchy, with some pain. At first, it was just itchy, but it gradually became like this. Is it vulvitis?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal hygiene, as well as the presence of fungi, trichomonas, and pathogens of other sexually transmitted diseases, can lead to vulvitis. Vulvitis is primarily characterized by itching, pain, or a burning sensation in the vulva, which worsens during walking, exertion, cycling, sexual intercourse, or urination. The vulvar skin becomes congested, red, and swollen, with increasing amounts of exudate, scratch marks, and sometimes the formation of ulcers. The skin may break open or develop patches of blisters, papules, or eczema. Over time, the skin may thicken, become rough, change color, and even develop skin cracks again. It is also common to have an increase in vaginal discharge, which appears yellow and purulent.