Vulval dermatitis

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Vulval dermatitis

#1 Post by Ouch »

Hi anyone else suffer with this? What products do you use?
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#2 Post by Namaste »

Is this the same as vaginitis? Dd was destroyed with this for years, we found the moo goo irritable skin cream helpful.

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#3 Post by switzwo »

It could also be a condition called lichen sclerosus. Definitely go to the doctor to get it checked out and they will recommend an appropriate treatment. Make sure you wear cotton underwear.

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The general advice for vulvar skin conditions is to wash with just water and use topical steroids if prescribed.

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#5 Post by Sally »

If you are menopausal or peri, oestrogen applied locally to vaginal area might be of use. Worth discussing with a GP who is clued up on menopausal topic.

https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/informa ... -menopause

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#6 Post by Ouch »

Thanks everyone. Should have said but was rushing that I have been with a Gyne and he thinks this is what I have.

Gave me a steroid cream which Im not joking burnt that whole area!! He has also referred me to a Derm. but even privately that could take many months.

I was just curious as to whether anyone here suffered the same and what they used.

Thanks for the replies. Anon as know too many and a bit embarrassed.

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#7 Post by Namaste »

We also used cortisone 1% on dd but wary of using it much as they (I believe) thin the skin.
She attended the derm in Crumlin publicly.

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#8 Post by MombayAloo »

Sally wrote:If you are menopausal or peri, oestrogen applied locally to vaginal area might be of use. Worth discussing with a GP who is clued up on menopausal topic.

https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/informa ... -menopause
I was going to suggest the same as worth exploring, it can take about 3 months to alleviate symptoms. Even with the diagnosis you have it could be worth looking in to as atrophy/dryness due to reduced oestrogen would exacerbate symptoms

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