Eczema around your vagina, known as vulvar dermatitis, happens when the soft folds of skin around your vagina become painful, red, and itchy. It causes thin cracks, red patches, vaginal weeping, and ...

If you’re wondering why you’re feeling itchy down there, doctors explain there are some common reasons for vaginal itching. “The most common causes of vulvovaginal itching are infections, such as ...

Imiquimod cream is a safe, effective, first-line alternative to surgery for the treatment of vulvar high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (vHSILs), suggest the results from the first randomized ...

Sarah Cigna, MD, sees patients every week with vulvovaginal pain and vulvar dermatoses. She’s an ob.gyn. with a focus on sexual health — often the first physician seen by patients with vulvar pain or ...

Having an irritated vulva is, at best, distracting. At worst, it can be really painful—not to mention confusing. Like, what’s going on with your vulva to make this happen? Is there some cosmic reason ...

Treatment for an itchy vagina and vulva will depend on the cause. Home remedies may help, such as adding baking soda or oatmeal to a warm bath, but it is usually best to contact a doctor for a ...