Vulval sensitivity dermatitis
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
- 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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