While your child is young, the skin around the vulva (external female genital area) can be quite thin, and this can lead to it being easily irritated. Occasional itching around the vulval area is common. Sometimes, irritation to the skin can cause pain (see our fact sheet Vulvovaginitis).
Common causes of vaginal itching and discharge in young girls include: Chemicals such as perfumes and dyes in detergents, fabric softeners, creams, ointments, and sprays may irritate the vagina or the skin around the vagina. Vaginal yeast infection. Vaginitis.
A discoloured and sore vulva is the most common symptom of vulvovaginitis. The vulva might look red on lighter skin or brown, purple or grey on darker skin. Your child might also get smelly discharge from the vagina or complain of burning when they urinate. Vulvovaginitis symptoms often come and go.
What does vulvovaginitis look like? With vulvitis or vulvovaginitis, your genitals may look red or swollen. Your skin may look scaly, white and patchy and you may have blisters. In more severe cases, your skin may be so irritated that it sticks together.
While your child is young, the skin around the vulva (external female genital area) can be quite thin, and this can lead to it being easily irritated. Occasional itching around the vulval area is common.
Applying a mild (low-strength) corticosteroid cream such as hydrocortisone to the genital area may provide temporary relief. The cream should not be put into the vagina and should be used for only a short period of time. For severe itching, an antihistamine taken by mouth may help temporarily.
Signs and symptoms of vulvovaginitis
If your child has vulvovaginitis, they may have: itching in the vaginal area. some discharge from the vagina. redness of the skin between the labia majora (outside lips of the vagina)
Introduction Vulvovaginitis is inflammation of the skin around the vulva and vagina area. It is common in girls aged between two to seven years old.
A barrier cream such as Sudocrem™ can be used if the skin is sore. Do not apply any other types of creams unless advised by your doctor. Constipation can make the problem worse. Try to avoid it with a healthy diet, or if it is a problem, get it treated by your GP.
Most often, BV does not cause other health problems. However, if left untreated, BV may increase your risk for: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. Pelvic inflammatory disease where BV bacteria infect the uterus or fallopian tubes.
Young girls are more prone to vulvovaginitis because they have lower levels of female hormones so the vagina and vulva are thin and less resistant to infection. Before puberty the vagina is not acidic like after puberty so bacteria can easily grow and cause infection.
Outlook. It is common for most women to have vaginitis at least once in their life, and it is rarely dangerous. Completing a course of doctor-prescribed antibiotics will typically remove any infections and ease the related inflammation.
Your genitals don't make you a boy or a girl. You can say that most girls have vulvas and most boys have penises/testicles. You may want to emphasize that it doesn't matter too much what parts someone has — that doesn't tell you much about them.
Yeast infections usually are treated with an over-the-counter antifungal cream or suppository, such as miconazole (Monistat 1), clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF, Mycelex, Trivagizole 3), butoconazole (Gynazole-1) or tioconazole (Vagistat-1).
Vulvovaginitis is caused by poor hygiene practice. It's a common condition that affects women and girls of all ages. It primarily occurs due to the transfer of faecal bacteria to the vagina. Its symptoms may also include unusual vaginal discharge, itching, and irritation.
At times, BV will go away without treatment. However, treatment can help avoid the increased chance of some serious health risks associated with BV, including: Getting or transmitting HIV; Delivering your baby too early if you have BV while pregnant; and.
Most patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis are diagnosed by the presence of vulvar inflammation plus vaginal discharge or with microscopic examination of vaginal secretions in 10 percent potassium hydroxide solution.
For those whose dryness and itching comes from an external source or lifestyle factors, your doctor may recommend you stop douching or, if possible, change medications. Dabbing a little bit of vaseline petroleum jelly, coconut oil or even Crisco vegetable shortening on the dry skin area can also help heal itching.
Genital Itching. Itchy genitals that interfere with your quality of life should be addressed by your healthcare provider. You could have a skin condition like psoriasis or eczema, an infection such as a yeast infection or maybe a sexually transmitted infection such as trichomoniasis.
Although yeast is normally a harmless inhabitant of the digestive system, diaper region, and vaginal area, it may cause an infection when the skin is damaged or when conditions are warm and humid, or when a child has a depressed immune system.
Key points about candidiasis in children
Candidiasis is an infection caused by yeast. Risk factors for candidiasis include humid weather, too much time between diaper changes, and other factors. Candidiasis is easily treated with medicines such as creams, suppositories, or mouthwash.