An irritating, recurring itch
7th May 2013
By Guest Writer
Vulval pruritus can occur at any age and may be associated with vaginal discharge, which should be sampled and sent for examination to exclude a specific vaginal cause.
Associated symptoms may include irritation, burning, erythema, dysuria and dyspareunia.
Erroneous self-diagnosis of ‘thrush’ is common and use of over-the-counter products may exacerbate the condition; some women develop a contact dermatitis following chronic use of topical antifungal therapy.
With persistent