Hello! I have been having burning and itching in my vulva for a while now. It looks like there is a lot more discharge than usual. I looked and there is only one edge of my vulva that is bright red. When I wash with soap it burns. What can I do? Do I have to go to the doctor or can I take a treatment at the pharmacy? I've never had symptoms like this before. It has been at least 2 weeks. I tried the Canesten cream, it relieved me, during the 7 days I put the cream on, but after that the symptoms started again. My secretions are whitish. I agree! Thanks for your answer. Have a nice day!:)

Burning, itching and vaginal discharge?

23-year-old woman2 years ago

Hello! I have been having burning and itching in my vulva for a while now. It looks like there is a lot more discharge than usual. I looked and there is only one edge of my vulva that is bright red. When I wash with soap it burns. What can I do? Do I have to go to the doctor or can I take a treatment at the pharmacy?

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello, thank you for your question!

Would it be possible to obtain the following information to better understand your needs?

Have you had these symptoms before?

Are the secretions whitish or colored?

Thank you for your question!

23-year-old woman · 2 years ago

I've never had symptoms like this before. It has been at least 2 weeks. I tried the Canesten cream, it relieved me, during the 7 days I put the cream on, but after that the symptoms started again.

23-year-old woman · 2 years ago

My secretions are whitish.

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thank you for the information!

Unfortunately, if this is the first time you have experienced this kind of symptom, and the Canesten did not work after 7 days of use, you should consult a doctor, in order to get the exact diagnosis, and, if necessary, not to delay the right treatment.

Sincerely

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

23-year-old woman · 2 years ago

I agree! Thanks for your answer. Have a nice day!:)

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

You too, with pleasure!

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