Vaginal Lesion Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Genital Sores Female
Sores or lesions on the external female genitalia, or in the vagina, may have a number of possible causes.
Alternative Names
Sores on the female genitals
Considerations
Sores or lesions on the female genitalia are often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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Expert & Community Posts
What Are the Symptoms of Herpes and When Should You Expect Them?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...exposure to the virus. This outbreak may be a sore or lesion in or around the vagina or on the... Read more »
Is It Herpes, Or Something Else?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...to write off every itchy, burning sensation, every lesion on the genitals as a herpes symptom.... Read more »
Bumps on the Vagina: How to know if it is Serious
By Merely Me , Health Expert...Herpes causes more of what you would call sores or lesions than bumps. Theses lesions are... Read more »
Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...burning during urination, similar to some herpes lesions. 6. Pubic lice. Pubic lice or "crabs"... Read more »
Transmitting Herpes: How To Protect The Ones You Love
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...had sex with a person with an outbreak - with open lesions. However, that theory was blown out... Read more »
Health Guide
Genital Herpes: The Basics
...discharge A feeling of pressure in the area below the stomach Within a few days, sores (also called lesions) show up where the virus has entered the body, such as on the mouth, penis, or... Read more »New Study Gives Mothers with Herpes More Options
...(valacyclovir hydrochloride), which is commonly used by those infected with herpes to control outbreaks of the lesions symptomatic of the virus. The study, according to www.ScienceDaily.com, is... Read more »Genital warts
...Human papilloma virus (HPV); Venereal warts; Condyloma Symptoms Raised, flesh-colored lesions on the genitals, anus, or surrounding skin Cauliflower-like appearing growths... Read more »Genital sores: female
...of the sore more difficult. A sitz bath may be recommended to relieve itching and crusting. Moist lesions can be dried by using a heat lamp. If the sores are caused by a sexually transmitted... Read more »Vulvovaginitis
... Signs and tests A pelvic examination may reveal red, tender vulvar or vaginal skin. Any lesions or sores should be inspected. A wet prep (microscopic evaluation of vaginal discharge) is... Read more »Images
Medications
...serious allergic reaction may include: rash skin lesions/sores itching/swelling... Read more »
...serious allergic reaction may include: rash skin lesions/sores itching/swelling... Read more »
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