Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
The following symptoms affect the skin in the
- Burning or
itching - Possible small cracks in the skin
- Possible
vaginal discharge - Redness and swelling
- Thickening of the skin
Signs and tests
A pelvic examination often reveals redness and thickening and may reveal cracks or
If there is any
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Review Date: 10/28/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer,
Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant
Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Susan
Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond,
Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
