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Vulval sensitivity dermatitis

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A sensitivity dermatitis may develop in response to many agents which are applied to the vulva. These include:

  • soap powder
  • deodorants
  • ointments
  • condoms and spermicides

Treatment:

  • withdraw any agent that may be implicated in the reaction
  • apply a steroid ointment
  • stop scratching - may require a short course of sedative taken at night

Reference

  1. Lambert J. Pruritus in female patients. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:541867. doi: 10.1155/2014/541867. Epub 2014 Mar 10.

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