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What should i do about my rash?

Do I have heat rash in my lady bits? What do I do?

  • Embarrassing lady business question. Specifically: heat rash (maybe?) on/in my vulva. For several years now, whenever it gets hot and humid, I become very prone to getting painful areas in the crevasses of my vulva (between the inner and outer lips, for instance, or even on my clitoral hood -- yikes). They feel hot and look red, and hurt mostly only when touched or when they get wet (i.e. in the shower). I pretty much can't wear pants at all in the summer, and for the past year or so, I can't wear them year-round either without this problem happening. I know what a yeast infection feels like, and I don't think this is one, unless it's somehow happening solely on the outside of my vagina. I did show the rash to my gyno last year and she basically shrugged and told me to try diaper rash cream (which I haven't done). I did see this previous question, which seems similar, though I don't itch, just burn, and my rash is in my vulval folds: http://ask.metafilter.com/182364/Stop-itching-please Things I already do: Sleep naked; use unscented, dye-free detergents and soap; wear cotton underwear and skirts/loose clothing. Things I haven't tried: cornstarch-based baby powder; anti-fungal creams. My skin already feels irritated and I don't want to irritate it further. (Also, I, um, would like the area to remain nice-tasting. There, I said it.) Anyone have any experience with this? Advice? I have my annual gyno appt. next week but we're in the middle of a heat wave right now so I'd love to do something in the meantime... Thanks.

  • Answer:

    Talc (a mineral) should never been used on or around female genitalia. It has been linked to reproductive system cancer (ovarian). Cornstarch powder is ok, talcum powder is not.

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I would forgo the part about wanting to remain "nice tasting" until all this clears up, since you shouldn't be expecting ANYONE to go down on a rashy, irritated area. Follow your doctor's advice. It sounds like you've done everything you can possibly think of EXCEPT following your doctor's advice. Why? What more do you think a bunch of internet strangers will have to offer you? I bought diaper rash cream to use on swimsuit chafing last week. Worked like a charm!

hermitosis

I actually get the same exact symptoms sometimes. Some monistat external cream for a few days usually helps. However my symptoms have never persisted so long, so I would suggest trying the cream and then mentioning it to the gyn when you have an appointment (and skip using the cream maybe a day or two before the gyn visit).

Lt. Bunny Wigglesworth

An easy thing to try is switching to a soap with tea tree oil in it. It has antibiotic and antifungal properties and has worked wonders for me in the past when I've had these sorts of problems.

zug

I get this if it's hot and I don't dry off completely before putting on my undies. For short-term relief I would fill a bath tub with just enough cool to luke-warm water to cover your lady bits. Add in 4-5 tbsp of baking soda and soak for 10-15 minutes. Repeat as needed. On Talc: I have never heard anything about fungi eating talcum powder, but my dermatologist is pretty anti-talc. She suggests talcum-free powders, and that these powders be used to prevent irritation and infection rather than treat it.

OsoMeaty

Prescription clotrimazole (antifungal) has worked really well for me when nothing else is strong enough. I live in a humid climate and even my bf's foam matress causes big red patches on skin areas which get poor circulation at night. My GP prescribed it, and it's a cream most effectively applied right after showering.

AnnaAnachronous

It sounds like skin yeast to me, too, for what it's worth. My gynecologist recommended a dab or two of monistat cream and patience when I had similar symptoms.

town of cats

...okay, one more.... Some antifungal creams will also include hydrocortisone in addition to miconazole - if you try one of those creams you might also reduce the irritation even if it is simple, non-infection related irritation. If you think it's this, one the symptoms clear up, perhaps use a lubricant for a few days to prevent the irritation again, and use gentle cleansers.

Lt. Bunny Wigglesworth

If it's fungus, plain vinegar will clear it up. DON'T douche with it, just splash enough on to cover your whole vulva.

brujita

Arg, I need to proofread my posts. After using the cream my symptoms have ALWAYS cleared up - but I never got it diagnosed, so I'm not sure if it was fungal and it was actually just a short-term (week-lone) irritation that would have gone away had I not used the cream but it always went away after I started using the cream... sorry for the unintentionally vague "usually"

Lt. Bunny Wigglesworth

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