Vulvar Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the VULVA.Irritants: Drugs that act locally on cutaneous or mucosal surfaces to produce inflammation; those that cause redness due to hyperemia are rubefacients; those that raise blisters are vesicants and those that penetrate sebaceous glands and cause abscesses are pustulants; tear gases and mustard gases are also irritants.Pruritus Vulvae: Intense itching of the external female genitals.Vulvar Diseases: Pathological processes of the VULVA.Skin Irritancy Tests: Tests or bioassays that measure the skin sensitization potential of various chemicals.Dermatitis, Irritant: A non-allergic contact dermatitis caused by prolonged exposure to irritants and not explained by delayed hypersensitivity mechanisms.Nematoda: A class of unsegmented helminths with fundamental bilateral symmetry and secondary triradiate symmetry of the oral and esophageal structures. Many species are parasites.Caenorhabditis elegans: A species of nematode that is widely used in biological, biochemical, and genetic studies.Vaginal Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the VAGINA.Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins: Proteins from the nematode species CAENORHABDITIS ELEGANS. The proteins from this species are the subject of scientific interest in the area of multicellular organism MORPHOGENESIS.Animal Testing Alternatives: Procedures, such as TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES; mathematical models; etc., when used or advocated for use in place of the use of animals in research or diagnostic laboratories.Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: Atrophy and shriveling of the SKIN of the VULVA that is characterized by the whitish LICHEN SCLEROSUS appearance, inflammation, and PRURITUS.Secernentea: A subclass of nematodes characterized by numerous caudal papillae and an excretory system possessing lateral canals.Eye Diseases: Diseases affecting the eye.Paget Disease, Extramammary: A rare cutaneous neoplasm that occurs in the elderly. It develops more frequently in women and predominantly involves apocrine gland-bearing areas, especially the vulva, scrotum, and perianal areas. The lesions develop as erythematous scaly patches that progress to crusted, pruritic, erythematous plaques. The clinical differential diagnosis includes squamous cell carcinoma in situ and superficial fungal infection. It is generally thought to be an adenocarcinoma of the epidermis, from which it extends into the contiguous epithelium of hair follicles and eccrine sweat ducts. (DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1478)Bartholin's Glands: Mucus-secreting glands situated on the posterior and lateral aspect of the vestibule of the vagina.Helminth Proteins: Proteins found in any species of helminth.Erythema: Redness of the skin produced by congestion of the capillaries. This condition may result from a variety of causes.Genes, Helminth: The functional hereditary units of HELMINTHS.Administration, Topical: The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example.Disorders of Sex Development: In gonochoristic organisms, congenital conditions in which development of chromosomal, gonadal, or anatomical sex is atypical. Effects from exposure to abnormal levels of GONADAL HORMONES in the maternal environment, or disruption of the function of those hormones by ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS are included.Syringoma: A benign tumor of the sweat glands which is usually multiple and results from malformation of sweat ducts. It is uncommon and more common in females than in males. It is most likely to appear at adolescence, and further lesions may develop during adult life. It does not appear to be hereditary. (Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, pp2407-8)Eye: The organ of sight constituting a pair of globular organs made up of a three-layered roughly spherical structure specialized for receiving and responding to light.2-Propanol: An isomer of 1-PROPANOL. It is a colorless liquid having disinfectant properties. It is used in the manufacture of acetone and its derivatives and as a solvent. Topically, it is used as an antiseptic.Benzalkonium Compounds: A mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium compounds. It is a bactericidal quaternary ammonium detergent used topically in medicaments, deodorants, mouthwashes, as a surgical antiseptic, and as a as preservative and emulsifier in drugs and cosmetics.Administration, Cutaneous: The application of suitable drug dosage forms to the skin for either local or systemic effects.Nonoxynol: Nonionic surfactant mixtures varying in the number of repeating ethoxy (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) groups. They are used as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, defoaming agents, etc. Nonoxynol-9, the compound with 9 repeating ethoxy groups, is a spermatocide, formulated primarily as a component of vaginal foams and creams.Toxicity Tests, Acute: Experiments designed to determine the potential toxic effects of one-time, short-term exposure to a chemical or chemicals.Rhabditida: An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Its organisms are characterized by an annulated or smooth cuticle and the absence of caudal glands.Vaginal Diseases: Pathological processes of the VAGINA.Acetic Acid: Product of the oxidation of ethanol and of the destructive distillation of wood. It is used locally, occasionally internally, as a counterirritant and also as a reagent. (Stedman, 26th ed)Rats, Hairless: Mutant strains of rats that produce little or no hair. Several different homozygous recessive mutations can cause hairlessness in rats including rnu/rnu (Rowett nude), fz/fz (fuzzy), shn/shn (shorn), and nznu/nznu (New Zealand nude). Note that while NUDE RATS are often hairless, they are most characteristically athymic.Skin Absorption: Uptake of substances through the SKIN.Lymphangioma: A benign tumor resulting from a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system. Lymphangioendothelioma is a type of lymphangioma in which endothelial cells are the dominant component.Threshold Limit Values: Standards for limiting worker exposure to airborne contaminants. They are the maximum concentration in air at which it is believed that a particular substance will not produce adverse health effects with repeated daily exposure. It can be a time-weighted average (TLV-TWA), a short-term value (TLV-STEL), or an instantaneous value (TLV-Ceiling). They are expressed either as parts per million (ppm) or milligram per cubic meter (mg/m3).Toxicity Tests: An array of tests used to determine the toxicity of a substance to living systems. These include tests on clinical drugs, foods, and environmental pollutants.Dermatologic Agents: Drugs used to treat or prevent skin disorders or for the routine care of skin.Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue: Neoplasms composed of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, or smooth. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in muscles.Genital Neoplasms, Female: Tumor or cancer of the female reproductive tract (GENITALIA, FEMALE).Skin: The outer covering of the body that protects it from the environment. It is composed of the DERMIS and the EPIDERMIS.Air Pollution, Indoor: The contamination of indoor air.Menthol: An alcohol produced from mint oils or prepared synthetically.Cornell Medical Index: Self-administered health questionnaire developed to obtain details of the medical history as an adjunct to the medical interview. It consists of 195 questions divided into eighteen sections; the first twelve deal with somatic complaints and the last six with mood and feeling patterns. The Index is used also as a personality inventory or in epidemiologic studies.Spermatocidal Agents: Chemical substances that are destructive to spermatozoa used as topically administered vaginal contraceptives.Neurodermatitis: An extremely variable eczematous skin disease that is presumed to be a response to prolonged vigorous scratching, rubbing, or pinching to relieve intense pruritus. It varies in intensity, severity, course, and morphologic expression in different individuals. Neurodermatitis is believed by some to be psychogenic. The circumscribed or localized form is often referred to as lichen simplex chronicus.Groin: The external junctural region between the lower part of the abdomen and the thigh.Paget's Disease, Mammary: An intraductal carcinoma of the breast extending to involve the nipple and areola, characterized clinically by eczema-like inflammatory skin changes and histologically by infiltration of the dermis by malignant cells (Paget's cells). (Dorland, 27th ed)Phlebitis: Inflammation of a vein, often a vein in the leg. Phlebitis associated with a blood clot is called (THROMBOPHLEBITIS).Leiomyoma, Epithelioid: A relatively rare smooth muscle tumor found most frequently in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, especially in the stomach. It is similar to other smooth muscle tumors but may become very large and hemorrhage and exhibit small cystic areas. Simple excision is almost always curative. (From Dorland, 27th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1354)DNA, Helminth: Deoxyribonucleic acid that makes up the genetic material of helminths.Surface-Active Agents: Agents that modify interfacial tension of water; usually substances that have one lipophilic and one hydrophilic group in the molecule; includes soaps, detergents, emulsifiers, dispersing and wetting agents, and several groups of antiseptics.Administration, Ophthalmic: Application of pharmaceutically active agents on the tissues of the EYE.Vulvovaginitis: Inflammation of the VULVA and the VAGINA, characterized by discharge, burning, and PRURITUS.Skin Cream: A water-soluble medicinal preparation applied to the skin.LymphangitisCaenorhabditis: A genus of small free-living nematodes. Two species, CAENORHABDITIS ELEGANS and C. briggsae are much used in studies of genetics, development, aging, muscle chemistry, and neuroanatomy.Trigeminal Nerve: The 5th and largest cranial nerve. The trigeminal nerve is a mixed motor and sensory nerve. The larger sensory part forms the ophthalmic, mandibular, and maxillary nerves which carry afferents sensitive to external or internal stimuli from the skin, muscles, and joints of the face and mouth and from the teeth. Most of these fibers originate from cells of the TRIGEMINAL GANGLION and project to the TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS of the brain stem. The smaller motor part arises from the brain stem trigeminal motor nucleus and innervates the muscles of mastication.Leukorrhea: A clear or white discharge from the VAGINA, consisting mainly of MUCUS.Mustard Plant: Any of several BRASSICA species that are commonly called mustard. Brassica alba is white mustard, B. juncea is brown or Chinese mustard, and B. nigra is black, brown, or red mustard. The plant is grown both for mustard seed from which oil is extracted or used as SPICES, and for its greens used as VEGETABLES or ANIMAL FEED. There is no relationship to MUSTARD COMPOUNDS.Occupational Exposure: The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents that occurs as a result of one's occupation.Genitalia, Female: The female reproductive organs. The external organs include the VULVA; BARTHOLIN'S GLANDS; and CLITORIS. The internal organs include the VAGINA; UTERUS; OVARY; and FALLOPIAN TUBES.Capsaicin: An alkylamide found in CAPSICUM that acts at TRPV CATION CHANNELS.Respiratory Tract DiseasesNose Diseases: Disorders of the nose, general or unspecified.Cosmetics: Substances intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet (web page) Feb 1995)Embryonic Induction: The complex processes of initiating CELL DIFFERENTIATION in the embryo. The precise regulation by cell interactions leads to diversity of cell types and specific pattern of organization (EMBRYOGENESIS).Gonads: The gamete-producing glands, OVARY or TESTIS.Formic Acid EstersStyrene: A colorless, toxic liquid with a strong aromatic odor. It is used to make rubbers, polymers and copolymers, and polystyrene plastics.Lymphangiectasis: A transient dilatation of the lymphatic vessels.Patch Tests: Skin tests in which the sensitizer is applied to a patch of cotton cloth or gauze held in place for approximately 48-72 hours. It is used for the elicitation of a contact hypersensitivity reaction.Air Pollutants, Occupational: Air pollutants found in the work area. They are usually produced by the specific nature of the occupation.Vagina: The genital canal in the female, extending from the UTERUS to the VULVA. (Stedman, 25th ed)Eyelids: Each of the upper and lower folds of SKIN which cover the EYE when closed.Office Management: Planning, organizing, and administering activities in an office.Neoplasms, Vascular Tissue: Neoplasms composed of vascular tissue. This concept does not refer to neoplasms located in blood vessels.Dermatitis, Allergic Contact: A contact dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the skin of those who have acquired hypersensitivity to them as a result of prior exposure.Cornea: The transparent anterior portion of the fibrous coat of the eye consisting of five layers: stratified squamous CORNEAL EPITHELIUM; BOWMAN MEMBRANE; CORNEAL STROMA; DESCEMET MEMBRANE; and mesenchymal CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM. It serves as the first refracting medium of the eye. It is structurally continuous with the SCLERA, avascular, receiving its nourishment by permeation through spaces between the lamellae, and is innervated by the ophthalmic division of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE via the ciliary nerves and those of the surrounding conjunctiva which together form plexuses. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)ConjunctivitisMorphogenesis: The development of anatomical structures to create the form of a single- or multi-cell organism. Morphogenesis provides form changes of a part, parts, or the whole organism.AcroleinEpithelioid Cells: Characteristic cells of granulomatous hypersensitivity. They appear as large, flattened cells with increased endoplasmic reticulum. They are believed to be activated macrophages that have differentiated as a result of prolonged antigenic stimulation. Further differentiation or fusion of epithelioid cells is thought to produce multinucleated giant cells (GIANT CELLS).Borates: Inorganic or organic salts and esters of boric acid.Gastric Lavage: Medical procedure involving the emptying of contents in the stomach through the use of a tube inserted through the nose or mouth. It is performed to remove poisons or relieve pressure due to intestinal blockages or during surgery.Rabbits: The species Oryctolagus cuniculus, in the family Leporidae, order LAGOMORPHA. Rabbits are born in burrows, furless, and with eyes and ears closed. In contrast with HARES, rabbits have 22 chromosome pairs.Volatilization: A phase transition from liquid state to gas state, which is affected by Raoult's law. It can be accomplished by fractional distillation.Granuloma, Pyogenic: A disorder of the skin, the oral mucosa, and the gingiva, that usually presents as a solitary polypoid capillary hemangioma often resulting from trauma. It is manifested as an inflammatory response with similar characteristics to those of a granuloma.Ear Auricle: The shell-like structure projects like a little wing (pinna) from the side of the head. Ear auricles collect sound from the environment.Maximum Allowable Concentration: The maximum exposure to a biologically active physical or chemical agent that is allowed during an 8-hour period (a workday) in a population of workers, or during a 24-hour period in the general population, which does not appear to cause appreciable harm, whether immediate or delayed for any period, in the target population. (From Lewis Dictionary of Toxicology, 1st ed)Carcinoma, Squamous Cell: A carcinoma derived from stratified SQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS. It may also occur in sites where glandular or columnar epithelium is normally present. (From Stedman, 25th ed)Animals, Genetically Modified: ANIMALS whose GENOME has been altered by GENETIC ENGINEERING, or their offspring.Ophthalmic Solutions: Sterile solutions that are intended for instillation into the eye. It does not include solutions for cleaning eyeglasses or CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS.Penile Neoplasms: Cancers or tumors of the PENIS or of its component tissues.Vulvodynia: Complex pain syndrome with unknown etiology, characterized by constant or intermittent generalized vulva pain (Generalized vulvodynia) or localized burning sensations in the VESTIBULE area when pressure is applied (Vestibulodynia, or Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome). Typically, vulvar tissue with vulvodynia appears normal without infection or skin disease. Vulvodynia impacts negatively on a woman's quality of life as it interferes with sexual and daily activities.Lichen Planus: An inflammatory, pruritic disease of the skin and mucous membranes, which can be either generalized or localized. It is characterized by distinctive purplish, flat-topped papules having a predilection for the trunk and flexor surfaces. The lesions may be discrete or coalesce to form plaques. Histologically, there is a "saw-tooth" pattern of epidermal hyperplasia and vacuolar alteration of the basal layer of the epidermis along with an intense upper dermal inflammatory infiltrate composed predominantly of T-cells. Etiology is unknown.Hexanols: Isomeric forms and derivatives of hexanol (C6H11OH).Sick Building Syndrome: A group of symptoms that are two- to three-fold more common in those who work in large, energy-efficient buildings, associated with an increased frequency of headaches, lethargy, and dry skin. Clinical manifestations include hypersensitivity pneumonitis (ALVEOLITIS, EXTRINSIC ALLERGIC); allergic rhinitis (RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, PERENNIAL); ASTHMA; infections, skin eruptions, and mucous membrane irritation syndromes. Current usage tends to be less restrictive with regard to the type of building and delineation of complaints. (From Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)Hazardous Substances: Elements, compounds, mixtures, or solutions that are considered severely harmful to human health and the environment. They include substances that are toxic, corrosive, flammable, or explosive.Nasal Mucosa: The mucous lining of the NASAL CAVITY, including lining of the nostril (vestibule) and the OLFACTORY MUCOSA. Nasal mucosa consists of ciliated cells, GOBLET CELLS, brush cells, small granule cells, basal cells (STEM CELLS) and glands containing both mucous and serous cells.Respiratory System: The tubular and cavernous organs and structures, by means of which pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange between ambient air and the blood are brought about.Kerosene: A refined petroleum fraction used as a fuel as well as a solvent.HydrocarbonsVentilation: Supplying a building or house, their rooms and corridors, with fresh air. The controlling of the environment thus may be in public or domestic sites and in medical or non-medical locales. (From Dorland, 28th ed)Pelvic Exenteration: Removal of all of the organs and adjacent structures of the pelvis. It is usually performed to surgically remove cancer involving the bladder, uterine cervix, or rectum. (Stedman, 25th ed)Gynecologic Surgical Procedures: Surgery performed on the female genitalia.Droseraceae: A plant family of the order Nepenthales, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida, notable for leaves with sticky gland-tipped hairs that entrap insects.Ointments: Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medications. Ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons.Eyelid DiseasesCarcinoma in Situ: A lesion with cytological characteristics associated with invasive carcinoma but the tumor cells are confined to the epithelium of origin, without invasion of the basement membrane.Mineral Waters: Water naturally or artificially infused with mineral salts or gases.Inhalation Exposure: The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents by inhaling them.Occupational Diseases: Diseases caused by factors involved in one's employment.Pharmaceutic Aids: Substances which are of little or no therapeutic value, but are necessary in the manufacture, compounding, storage, etc., of pharmaceutical preparations or drug dosage forms. They include SOLVENTS, diluting agents, and suspending agents, and emulsifying agents. Also, ANTIOXIDANTS; PRESERVATIVES, PHARMACEUTICAL; COLORING AGENTS; FLAVORING AGENTS; VEHICLES; EXCIPIENTS; OINTMENT BASES.Tongue: A muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. The tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.Conjunctiva: The mucous membrane that covers the posterior surface of the eyelids and the anterior pericorneal surface of the eyeball.Odors: The volatile portions of substances perceptible by the sense of smell. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)Ketoprofen: An IBUPROFEN-type anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic. It is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.Cough: A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.Tritolyl Phosphates: A mixture of isomeric tritolyl phosphates. Used in the sterilization of certain surgical instruments and in many industrial processes.Anti-Infective Agents, Local: Substances used on humans and other animals that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. They are distinguished from DISINFECTANTS, which are used on inanimate objects.Biological Evolution: The process of cumulative change over successive generations through which organisms acquire their distinguishing morphological and physiological characteristics.Tears: The fluid secreted by the lacrimal glands. This fluid moistens the CONJUNCTIVA and CORNEA.Mutation: Any detectable and heritable change in the genetic material that causes a change in the GENOTYPE and which is transmitted to daughter cells and to succeeding generations.Ulcer: A lesion on the surface of the skin or a mucous surface, produced by the sloughing of inflammatory necrotic tissue.Urinary Bladder: A musculomembranous sac along the URINARY TRACT. URINE flows from the KIDNEYS into the bladder via the ureters (URETER), and is held there until URINATION.Diclofenac: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.Vaginitis: Inflammation of the vagina characterized by pain and a purulent discharge.Dry Eye Syndromes: Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production, predominantly in menopausal and post-menopausal women. Filamentary keratitis or erosion of the conjunctival and corneal epithelium may be caused by these disorders. Sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the eye and burning of the eyes may occur.Artocarpus: A plant genus of the family MORACEAE. Puag-haad extract, from A. lakoocha, contains STILBENES and related 4-substituted RESORCINOLS.Emulsions: Colloids formed by the combination of two immiscible liquids such as oil and water. Lipid-in-water emulsions are usually liquid, like milk or lotion. Water-in-lipid emulsions tend to be creams. The formation of emulsions may be aided by amphiphatic molecules that surround one component of the system to form MICELLES.Larynx: A tubular organ of VOICE production. It is located in the anterior neck, superior to the TRACHEA and inferior to the tongue and HYOID BONE.Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate: Skin irritant and allergen used in the manufacture of polyurethane foams and other elastomers.Pica: The persistent eating of nonnutritive substances for a period of at least one month. (DSM-IV)Dermatitis, Occupational: A recurrent contact dermatitis caused by substances found in the work place.Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship: A quantitative prediction of the biological, ecotoxicological or pharmaceutical activity of a molecule. It is based upon structure and activity information gathered from a series of similar compounds.Corneal Diseases: Diseases of the cornea.Semaphorins: A family of proteins that mediate axonal guidance. Semaphorins act as repulsive cues for neuronal GROWTH CONES and bind to receptors on their filopodia. At least 20 different molecules have been described and divided into eight classes based on domain organization and species of origin. Classes 1 and 2 are invertebrate, classes 3-7 are vertebrate, and class V are viral. Semaphorins may be secreted (classes 2, 3, and V), transmembrane (classes 1, 4, 5, and 6), or membrane-anchored (class 7). All semaphorins possess a common 500-amino acid extracellular domain which is critical for receptor binding and specificity, and is also found in plexins and scatter factor receptors. Their C termini are class-specific and may contain additional sequence motifs.Cystitis: Inflammation of the URINARY BLADDER, either from bacterial or non-bacterial causes. Cystitis is usually associated with painful urination (dysuria), increased frequency, urgency, and suprapubic pain.Cell Lineage: The developmental history of specific differentiated cell types as traced back to the original STEM CELLS in the embryo.Urinary Bladder Diseases: Pathological processes of the URINARY BLADDER.Isocyanates: Organic compounds that contain the -NCO radical.Cyclohexenes: Six-carbon alicyclic hydrocarbons which contain one or more double bonds in the ring. The cyclohexadienes are not aromatic, in contrast to BENZOQUINONES which are sometimes called 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-diones.Papillomavirus Infections: Neoplasms of the skin and mucous membranes caused by papillomaviruses. They are usually benign but some have a high risk for malignant progression.Sensation: The process in which specialized SENSORY RECEPTOR CELLS transduce peripheral stimuli (physical or chemical) into NERVE IMPULSES which are then transmitted to the various sensory centers in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.Scalp DermatosesSexual Behavior, Animal: Sexual activities of animals.Vulva: The external genitalia of the female. It includes the CLITORIS, the labia, the vestibule, and its glands.Skin DiseasesGels: Colloids with a solid continuous phase and liquid as the dispersed phase; gels may be unstable when, due to temperature or other cause, the solid phase liquefies; the resulting colloid is called a sol.Mosaicism: The occurrence in an individual of two or more cell populations of different chromosomal constitutions, derived from a single ZYGOTE, as opposed to CHIMERISM in which the different cell populations are derived from more than one zygote.Vulvitis: Inflammation of the VULVA. It is characterized by PRURITUS and painful urination.1-Butanol: A four carbon linear hydrocarbon that has a hydroxy group at position 1.Dose-Response Relationship, Drug: The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug.Spinal Nerve Roots: Paired bundles of NERVE FIBERS entering and leaving the SPINAL CORD at each segment. The dorsal and ventral nerve roots join to form the mixed segmental spinal nerves. The dorsal roots are generally afferent, formed by the central projections of the spinal (dorsal root) ganglia sensory cells, and the ventral roots are efferent, comprising the axons of spinal motor and PREGANGLIONIC AUTONOMIC FIBERS.Plant Oils: Oils derived from plants or plant products.Formaldehyde: A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies: Medicated dosage forms for topical application in the vagina. A cream is a semisolid emulsion containing suspended or dissolved medication; a foam is a dispersion of a gas in a medicated liquid resulting in a light, frothy mass; a jelly is a colloidal semisolid mass of a water soluble medicated material, usually translucent.Phenotype: The outward appearance of the individual. It is the product of interactions between genes, and between the GENOTYPE and the environment.Benzodioxoles: Compounds based on benzene fused to oxole. They can be formed from methylated CATECHOLS such as EUGENOL.Receptors, Notch: A family of conserved cell surface receptors that contain EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR repeats in their extracellular domain and ANKYRIN repeats in their cytoplasmic domains. The cytoplasmic domain of notch receptors is released upon ligand binding and translocates to the CELL NUCLEUS where it acts as transcription factor.Urination: Discharge of URINE, liquid waste processed by the KIDNEY, from the body.Papillomaviridae: A family of small, non-enveloped DNA viruses infecting birds and most mammals, especially humans. They are grouped into multiple genera, but the viruses are highly host-species specific and tissue-restricted. They are commonly divided into hundreds of papillomavirus "types", each with specific gene function and gene control regions, despite sequence homology. Human papillomaviruses are found in the genera ALPHAPAPILLOMAVIRUS; BETAPAPILLOMAVIRUS; GAMMAPAPILLOMAVIRUS; and MUPAPILLOMAVIRUS.Swimming PoolsLecithins: A complex mixture of PHOSPHOLIPIDS; GLYCOLIPIDS; and TRIGLYCERIDES; with substantial amounts of PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINES; PHOSPHATIDYLETHANOLAMINES; and PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOLS, which are sometimes loosely termed as 1,2-diacyl-3-phosphocholines. Lecithin is a component of the CELL MEMBRANE and commercially extracted from SOYBEANS and EGG YOLK. The emulsifying and surfactant properties are useful in FOOD ADDITIVES and for forming organogels (GELS).Uterus: The hollow thick-walled muscular organ in the female PELVIS. It consists of the fundus (the body) which is the site of EMBRYO IMPLANTATION and FETAL DEVELOPMENT. Beyond the isthmus at the perineal end of fundus, is CERVIX UTERI (the neck) opening into VAGINA. Beyond the isthmi at the upper abdominal end of fundus, are the FALLOPIAN TUBES.Respiration: The act of breathing with the LUNGS, consisting of INHALATION, or the taking into the lungs of the ambient air, and of EXHALATION, or the expelling of the modified air which contains more CARBON DIOXIDE than the air taken in (Blakiston's Gould Medical Dictionary, 4th ed.). This does not include tissue respiration (= OXYGEN CONSUMPTION) or cell respiration (= CELL RESPIRATION).Facial DermatosesMonoterpenes: Compounds with a core of 10 carbons generally formed via the mevalonate pathway from the combination of 3,3-dimethylallyl pyrophosphate and isopentenyl pyrophosphate. They are cyclized and oxidized in a variety of ways. Due to the low molecular weight many of them exist in the form of essential oils (OILS, VOLATILE).Time Factors: Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.Transient Receptor Potential Channels: A broad group of eukaryotic six-transmembrane cation channels that are classified by sequence homology because their functional involvement with SENSATION is varied. They have only weak voltage sensitivity and ion selectivity. They are named after a DROSOPHILA mutant that displayed transient receptor potentials in response to light. A 25-amino-acid motif containing a TRP box (EWKFAR) just C-terminal to S6 is found in TRPC, TRPV and TRPM subgroups. ANKYRIN repeats are found in TRPC, TRPV & TRPN subgroups. Some are functionally associated with TYROSINE KINASE or TYPE C PHOSPHOLIPASES.Bandages, Hydrocolloid: Dressings comprised of a self-adhesive matrix to which hydrophilic absorbent particles are embedded. The particles consist of CELLULOSE derivatives; calcium ALGINATES; PECTINS; or GELS. The utility is based on providing a moist environment for WOUND HEALING.Cyanates: Organic salts of cyanic acid containing the -OCN radical.Conjunctival DiseasesPaintSodium Dodecyl Sulfate: An anionic surfactant, usually a mixture of sodium alkyl sulfates, mainly the lauryl; lowers surface tension of aqueous solutions; used as fat emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and toothpastes; also as research tool in protein biochemistry.Skin Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the SKIN.Sensory Thresholds: The minimum amount of stimulus energy necessary to elicit a sensory response.Administration, Intravaginal: The insertion of drugs into the vagina to treat local infections, neoplasms, or to induce labor. The dosage forms may include medicated pessaries, irrigation fluids, and suppositories.Cetomacrogol: Non-ionic surfactant of the polyethylene glycol family. It is used as a solubilizer and emulsifying agent in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, often as an ointment base, and also as a research tool.Smell: The ability to detect scents or odors, such as the function of OLFACTORY RECEPTOR NEURONS.Dust: Earth or other matter in fine, dry particles. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)Pruritus: An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.Consumer Product SafetyDrug Compounding: The preparation, mixing, and assembling of a drug. (From Remington, The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 19th ed, p1814)Cell Fusion: Fusion of somatic cells in vitro or in vivo, which results in somatic cell hybridization.Skin Tests: Epicutaneous or intradermal application of a sensitizer for demonstration of either delayed or immediate hypersensitivity. Used in diagnosis of hypersensitivity or as a test for cellular immunity.Vaginal Discharge: A common gynecologic disorder characterized by an abnormal, nonbloody discharge from the genital tract.Meninges: The three membranes that cover the BRAIN and the SPINAL CORD. They are the dura mater, the arachnoid, and the pia mater.Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental: Any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or intercellular factors influence the differential control of gene action during the developmental stages of an organism.Mucous Membrane: An EPITHELIUM with MUCUS-secreting cells, such as GOBLET CELLS. It forms the lining of many body cavities, such as the DIGESTIVE TRACT, the RESPIRATORY TRACT, and the reproductive tract. Mucosa, rich in blood and lymph vessels, comprises an inner epithelium, a middle layer (lamina propria) of loose CONNECTIVE TISSUE, and an outer layer (muscularis mucosae) of SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS that separates the mucosa from submucosa.Toxicology: The science concerned with the detection, chemical composition, and biological action of toxic substances or poisons and the treatment and prevention of toxic manifestations.Body Patterning: The processes occurring in early development that direct morphogenesis. They specify the body plan ensuring that cells will proceed to differentiate, grow, and diversify in size and shape at the correct relative positions. Included are axial patterning, segmentation, compartment specification, limb position, organ boundary patterning, blood vessel patterning, etc.Adhesives: Substances that cause the adherence of two surfaces. They include glues (properly collagen-derived adhesives), mucilages, sticky pastes, gums, resins, or latex.Skin Care: Maintenance of the hygienic state of the skin under optimal conditions of cleanliness and comfort. Effective in skin care are proper washing, bathing, cleansing, and the use of soaps, detergents, oils, etc. In various disease states, therapeutic and protective solutions and ointments are useful. The care of the skin is particularly important in various occupations, in exposure to sunlight, in neonates, and in PRESSURE ULCER.Respiration Disorders: Diseases of the respiratory system in general or unspecified or for a specific respiratory disease not available.Stachybotrys: A mitosporic fungal genus including one species which forms a toxin in moldy hay that may cause a serious illness in horses.ras Proteins: Small, monomeric GTP-binding proteins encoded by ras genes (GENES, RAS). The protooncogene-derived protein, PROTO-ONCOGENE PROTEIN P21(RAS), plays a role in normal cellular growth, differentiation and development. The oncogene-derived protein (ONCOGENE PROTEIN P21(RAS)) can play a role in aberrant cellular regulation during neoplastic cell transformation (CELL TRANSFORMATION, NEOPLASTIC). This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.6.1.47.Radiculopathy: Disease involving a spinal nerve root (see SPINAL NERVE ROOTS) which may result from compression related to INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT; SPINAL CORD INJURIES; SPINAL DISEASES; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations include radicular pain, weakness, and sensory loss referable to structures innervated by the involved nerve root.Phlebotomy: The techniques used to draw blood from a vein for diagnostic purposes or for treatment of certain blood disorders such as erythrocytosis, hemochromatosis, polycythemia vera, and porphyria cutanea tarda.Homeodomain Proteins: Proteins encoded by homeobox genes (GENES, HOMEOBOX) that exhibit structural similarity to certain prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA-binding proteins. Homeodomain proteins are involved in the control of gene expression during morphogenesis and development (GENE EXPRESSION REGULATION, DEVELOPMENTAL).Embryo, Nonmammalian: The developmental entity of a fertilized egg (ZYGOTE) in animal species other than MAMMALS. For chickens, use CHICK EMBRYO.
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Lichen3
- Lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, and lichen simplex chronicus are three of the most common non-neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva. (aafp.org)
- There are three clinical variants of lichen planus affecting the vulva: erosive, papulosquamous, and hypertrophic. (aafp.org)
- Family physicians are in an ideal position to identify and treat non-neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva, which include lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, and lichen simplex chronicus. (aafp.org)
Dryness1
- Avoid common triggers such as psychological distress, environmental factors such as heat and excessive dryness, skin irritation, and the development of pruritic dermatoses. (unboundmedicine.com)
Skin2
- See related handout on skin diseases of the vulva , written by Uma Jayraman, MD, AFP Editing Fellow. (aafp.org)
- Skin diseases of the vulva: eczematous diseases and contact urticaria. (pubfacts.com)
Disorders2
- Short- and long-term efficacy of focused ultrasound therapy for non-neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva. (pubfacts.com)
- To investigate the short- and long-term efficacy and influential factors of focused ultrasound for the treatment of non-neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva (NNEDV). (pubfacts.com)
Conditions1
- In addition to recognizing conditions specific to the vulva, family physicians are familiar with dermatologic conditions that affect all parts of the body, and should be able to recognize manifestations of these conditions on the vulva. (aafp.org)
Soreness2
- Pain during sex and soreness or irritation between the anus and vaginal area may also occur. (sharecare.com)
- A person may also experience irritation or soreness inside the vagina and vulva area. (sharecare.com)
Vulvodynia10
- Vulvodynia affects the vulva, the external female genital organs. (webmd.com)
- Generalized vulvodynia is pain in different areas of the vulva at different times. (webmd.com)
- Localized vulvodynia is pain in one area of the vulva. (webmd.com)
- Vulvodynia (chronic pain in the vulvar area) is characterized as an itching or burning sensation or general discomfort on the vulva. (ucsb.edu)
- Vulvodynia can be diagnosed by a simple gynecological exam, which entails a physician using a Q-tip to apply pressure on the vulva while the patient verbally rates the relevant level of discomfort she is experiencing. (ucsb.edu)
- Vulvodynia is a term used to describe chronic pain or discomfort of the vulva. (empowher.com)
- Vulvodynia is chronic pain in the vulva area that doesn't have any clear, identifiable cause. (popsugar.com)
- Vulvodynia creates chronic pain in a woman's vulva, the area just outside the vagina. (lifescript.com)
- Some vulvodynia sufferers feel pain in a specific part of the perineum - the area between the anus and vulva. (lifescript.com)
- Vulvodynia is pain in the vulva that can't be explained by another health problem, such as an infection or a skin problem. (rexhealth.com)
Yeast13
- You may only have a yeast infection on your vulva. (healthtap.com)
- This can result in bacterial vaginosis , yeast infection , and other irritation. (healthline.com)
- Treatment with antibiotics can lead to a yeast infection and irritation of the vulva. (wikipedia.org)
- This irritation can have all sorts of underlying causes (one example is a yeast infection, another is bacterial vaginosis ). (plannedparenthood.org)
- A male yeast infection can appear as a reddish rash or irritation on the penis or scrotum. (plannedparenthood.org)
- can sex while taking doxycycline cause infection between both partners such as redness,irritation,itching,and swelling that resembles yeast infection? (healthtap.com)
- This product contains 3 suppositories that cure most vaginal yeast infections, plus an external cream that can be used for relief of itching and irritation on the skin outside the vagina (vulva) due to a yeast infection. (nih.gov)
- Some women may have a yeast infection on the skin outside of the vagina (vulva) at the same time that they have a vaginal infection. (nih.gov)
- In some instances, however, pruritus vulvae can be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, such as a sexually transmitted disease or a yeast infection. (wisegeek.com)
- Vaginal yeast infection or vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common cause of vaginal irritation. (healthonnet.org)
- Many women equate burning and itching of the vulva with a yeast vaginitis. (wdxcyber.com)
- Consider for a moment, that many episodes of vulvar irritation may actually be a primary vulvar dermatitis with a secondary yeast colonization. (wdxcyber.com)
- These can be caused by organisms like yeast, or by irritations from chemicals or sprays. (clevelandclinic.org)
Clitoris4
- The female genitals are made up of the vulva-the outside lips, the clitoris and the urethra, the vagina is the opening beyond which connects to the cervix. (integriti.clinic)
- The vulva is the outside, visible part of your genitals - your labia (lips), clitoris, vaginal opening, and the opening to your urethra (the hole you pee out of). (plannedparenthood.org)
- The vulva is the term used to describe the external female genitals and includes the inner and outer labia (lips), the opening to the vagina, and the clitoris. (shfpact.org.au)
- Pain can manifest in various areas of the vulva, which is the entire external portion of the female genitalia, including the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and vaginal and urethral openings. (popsugar.com)
Urination2
- There is itching and sometimes burning after urination on my vulva. (healthtap.com)
- Painful urination may occur as a result of pruritus vulvae. (wisegeek.com)
Discomfort6
- Irritation, chafing and swelling are common labia, vulva discomfort among female cyclists. (katha-soma.com)
- Shear pulls, stretches the inner skin layer contributing to irritation and discomfort. (katha-soma.com)
- If sexual penetration got a little rough, you may feel some pain or discomfort, both in your vagina and around the vulva. (healthline.com)
- Vulva pain and discomfort may also be associated with psoriasis and ulcers, both of which can be treated with a topical cream. (thewomens.org.au)
- Irritation from rubbing and skin-to-skin contact can cause discomfort. (healthcentral.com)
- Vaginal and vulva dryness can cause pain and discomfort outside of intercourse, while doing your favorite things (horseback riding, gardening, Zumba class, etc.) or even during your gynecological exam and/or Pap smear. (annmariegianni.com)
Itching16
- My vulva is itching since 2 days, What can I do? (medhelp.org)
- Recurrent severe itching in vulva. (healthtap.com)
- Use the same tube of cream if you have itching & irritation on the skin outside the vagina. (walgreens.com)
- Mild increase in vaginal burning, itching or irritation may occur. (walgreens.com)
- Relieves associated external itching and irritation. (wegmans.com)
- In most cases, frequent or constant itching is the only symptom of pruritus vulvae. (wisegeek.com)
- A woman can usually relieve itching by washing her vulva twice daily with warm water and avoiding chemical irritants such as soaps and perfumes. (wisegeek.com)
- Topical anti-inflammatory creams may help alleviate the itching associated with pruritus vulvae. (wisegeek.com)
- Burning and irritation usually accompany the intense itching . (medicinenet.com)
- All Itching/Irritation AFTER laser surgery of VIN III (severe)? (cancercompass.com)
- However now it's been 3 1/2 months since surgery and I get irritation and or itching sometimes. (cancercompass.com)
- Irritation and itching of the genital area, and on rare occasions, lower abdominal pain also can be present. (healthonnet.org)
- A bacterial vaginosis infection can trigger itching around the vulva and opening to the vagina. (womens-health.co.uk)
- The irritation might be itching or burning, or both. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Have extreme irritation vaginally, not itching, just irritation. (justanswer.com)
- This topical application is an excellent way to address localized irritation, itching and inflammation while assisting the body to clear up the condition. (lunapads.com)
Itchy Vulva1
- Jean Hailes Dermatologist, Dr Tanja Bohl, discusses causes of an itchy vulva, diagnosis, and management and treatment of vulval irritation. (jeanhailes.org.au)
Inflammation of the vulva2
- Chronic inflammation of the vulva predisposes to the development of premalignant or malignant changes. (wikipedia.org)
- One of the primary manifestations of candidal vulvovaginitis is inflammation of the vulva and the vagina. (wisegeek.com)
Soaps10
- Scented products - whether they're soaps, washes, or sprays - can irritate the vagina and the vulva. (healthline.com)
- Fragranced, harsh soaps can irritate the sensitive skin around the vulva. (healthline.com)
- Women should use plain, unperfumed soaps to gently wash the vulva gently every day. (thesun.co.uk)
- It is a very common problem among women of all ages, and most cases are caused by irritation from clothing, sweat, or mild allergic reactions to soaps or hygiene products. (wisegeek.com)
- Many factors can contribute to pruritus vulvae, including poor hygiene practices, using scented soaps or cleansers, and wearing tight underwear made from synthetic materials. (wisegeek.com)
- The vulva is very sensitive to the drying effect of soaps. (stlouischildrens.org)
- Using harsh or scented soaps can do more harm than good - they frequently cause irritation. (greatist.com)
- This is consistent with one study which did skin patch allergen testing on the vulva and found almost 50% of women allergic to common chemicals in soaps and creams. (wdxcyber.com)
- It's a good idea to avoid perfumed soaps, gels and antiseptics as these can affect the healthy balance of bacteria and pH levels in the vagina and cause irritation," she shared. (huffingtonpost.ca)
- Use plain, unperfumed soaps to wash the area around the vagina (the vulva), not inside it, gently every day. (huffingtonpost.ca)
Bacterial vaginosis1
- This can cause irritation and lead to infections like vaginal thrush or bacterial vaginosis. (thesun.co.uk)
Intercourse2
- If you have a UTI when you have sexual intercourse, you may experience additional irritation and inflammation. (healthline.com)
- Pruritus vulvae may make sexual intercourse painful. (wisegeek.com)
Parts of the vulva1
Disorders of the Vulva2
- Lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, and lichen simplex chronicus are three of the most common non-neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva. (aafp.org)
- Family physicians are in an ideal position to identify and treat non-neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva, which include lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, and lichen simplex chronicus. (aafp.org)
Treatment of vulval irritation1
- The treatment of vulval irritation will depend on the cause and your doctor will help you decide which is the right treatment. (jeanhailes.org.au)
Vulval irritation2
- Vulval irritation and vulvitis (inflammation) are common terms used to describe the irritation. (jeanhailes.org.au)
- What treatments are available for vulval irritation? (jeanhailes.org.au)
Infections5
- In fact, douching and using scented "feminine hygiene" products can actually cause irritation and infections. (plannedparenthood.org)
- Doctors strongly discourage women from scratching, as doing so can cause further irritation and leave the skin more susceptible to bacterial infections. (wisegeek.com)
- Vaginal burning is commonly caused by infections, irritation from a tampon or douching, using vaginal hygiene products, diabetes, urinary tract infections, and by normal changes in hormonal levels. (wikihow.com)
- Persistent inflammation and persistent infections can cause irritation to the tissue. (empowher.com)
- Fecal (poop) accumulation in the hair around the anus or genital area causes skin irritations and infections that result in dead tissue. (petmd.com)
Anus2
- In addition to washing your vulva, it's a good idea to wash the anus and the area between your vulva and anus every day. (healthline.com)
- It's best to wash "front to back" - in other words, wash your vulva first and then your anus. (healthline.com)
Wash13
- No, but you do need to wash your vulva. (healthline.com)
- While you shouldn't wash inside your vagina, it's a good idea to wash your vulva. (healthline.com)
- 2. How do you wash your vulva? (healthline.com)
- You should wash your vulva with warm water. (healthline.com)
- You don't have to use soap to wash your vulva, according to Mayo Clinic . (healthline.com)
- You can wash your vulva in the same way while menstruating. (healthline.com)
- 9. What happens if you wash your vulva with something other than mild soap and water? (healthline.com)
- Some people use fragranced soap to wash their vulvas without any problems, but it's still not a good idea. (healthline.com)
- The best way to clean your vulva is to just wash the outside parts with water and mild soap (you can just do this when you're in the shower). (plannedparenthood.org)
- Wash the vulva as outlined above. (shfpact.org.au)
- Avoid rubbing the vulva with a washcloth or paper, just gently wash with your hands. (shfpact.org.au)
- You can wash your vulva the same way during your period. (greatist.com)
- The best thing to wash around your vulva and the opening is warm water. (thescottishsun.co.uk)
Female genitals2
- Vulva is the general name given to the external parts of the female genitals. (jeanhailes.org.au)
- Vulvovaginitis refers to inflammation of both the vagina and vulva (the external female genitals). (healthonnet.org)
Painful2
- I'm breastfeeding my son and find really hard to cope with both my bladder problem and my very painful vulva skin. (ic-network.com)
- Men sometimes develop painful penile irritation when exposed to some vaginal contraceptive foams or creams. (howstuffworks.com)
Abnormal1
- The pre-cancerous form of the condition - vulva intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN), where cells in the vulva are abnormal - tends to be diagnosed in women aged 30 to 50. (netdoctor.co.uk)
Vaginitis3
- Vaginitis is an irritation of the vagina or vulva. (plannedparenthood.org)
- ROCHESTER, MINN. -- About 40 percent of women past menopause have atrophic vaginitis, an inflammation of or an irritation of the vaginal tissues and a decrease in lubrication. (brightsurf.com)
- In addition, irritations from chemicals in creams, sprays, or even clothing that are in contact with this area can result in vaginitis. (clevelandclinic.org)
Woman's vulva1
- Each woman's vulva is unique in size and appearance including differences between the right and left labia. (jeanhailes.org.au)
Feminine4
- Keira Feminine Ointment is a medicinal therapeutic that protects and soothes vulva and labia skin. (katha-soma.com)
- In fact, many feminine hygiene products can actually do more harm than good, unbalancing the natural pH of your vagina and increasing the risk of irritation. (glamourmagazine.co.uk)
- Scented feminine hygiene products are a common cause of pruritus vulvae. (wisegeek.com)
- A disposable feminine hygiene kit and system that includes a douche composition for internal cleansing of the vagina, and a wipe solution for external cleansing of the vulva. (google.com)
Swelling2
- Swelling and irritation of vulva. (homeoint.org)
- Swelling of or injury to the nerves of the vulva. (rexhealth.com)
Uterus1
- Following hot on the heels of the vagina facial, and actress Gwyneth Paltrow's personal favourite treatment for her downstairs area - a vagina and uterus steam - comes the Blackout vulva mask, from TWO L(I)PS. (thesun.co.uk)
Swollen4
- Vulva irritated, red, somewhat swollen? (medhelp.org)
- She is now bleeding vaginally, has a swollen vulva, and her teats are swollen. (vetinfo.com)
- Although the vulva usually appears normal, it may look a bit inflamed or swollen. (webmd.com)
- You might not notice the irritation at first, but a post-coitus swollen, itchy, burning vulva? (sheknows.com)
Perineum2
- Since then I've been having problems with my vulva and perineum skin. (ic-network.com)
- A cotton swab is often used to identify tender areas around the vulva and perineum and to classify the pain as mild, moderate or severe. (lifescript.com)
Lichen sclerosus1
- Smoking and inflammatory skin conditions affecting the vulva, particularly lichen sclerosus (a common dry skin condition) can also increase your chances of developing the condition. (netdoctor.co.uk)
Gently3
- Gently pat the vulva dry, don't rub the skin. (shfpact.org.au)
- Always clean your vulva gently. (rexhealth.com)
- I'm all in favour of cleanliness, but it's important to treat your vulva gently,' Dr Sarah Jarvis, Clinical Director of patient.info told The Sun. (thescottishsun.co.uk)
Itchiness1
- Pruritus vulvae is itchiness of the vulva, which is the counterpart of pruritus scroti, and may have many different causes. (wikipedia.org)
Skin irritation4
- If vulval skin irritation occurs and persists despite trying the preventative suggestions, see a medical professional. (shfpact.org.au)
- What is the cure for skin irritation after sex? (ndtv.com)
- Home » Frequently asked Questions on Health » What is the cure for skin irritation after sex? (ndtv.com)
- While we would love to see the entire line reach organic status, since sanitary pads are not used internally and are made with 100% dioxin-free cotton, there is nonetheless a diminished risk of both exposure to toxins and skin irritation. (naturallysavvy.com)
Causes irritation2
- Learn what's normal when it comes to vulval health, what causes irritation, how it can be managed and handy health tips to keep in mind. (jeanhailes.org.au)
- If clean-up after defecation causes irritation, consider a fiber supplement to make stools softer. (healthcentral.com)
Avoid2
- To avoid damage and irritation from scratching and rubbing. (shfpact.org.au)
- Wear soft, loose-fitting clothes to avoid rubbing and irritation. (healthcentral.com)
Labia majora1
- Most women tell us that they desire the inner lips the minora not to extend past the outer lips the labia majora of the vulva. (lipodoc.com)
Urinary1
- Its decidedly most important action is upon the mucous lining of the urinary tract, where it produces conditions ranging all the way from an irritation to a violent destructive inflammation, either of a part or of the whole tract. (homeoint.org)
Symptom1
- The most common symptom is burning, though stinging, irritation and stabbing pain can also occur. (lifescript.com)
Dryness1
- Irritation and dryness are just the tip of the iceberg (err, vulva? (women.com)
Odor1
- If you're concerned about potential odor, you may consider washing your vulva more than once a day. (healthline.com)
Pruritus vulvae7
- What is Pruritus Vulvae? (wisegeek.com)
- Pruritus vulvae is the medical term for a persistent, uncomfortable itch on and around the vulva. (wisegeek.com)
- A gynecologist can advise on pruritus vulvae. (wisegeek.com)
- Relatively mild instances of pruritus vulvae tend to respond well to home treatments. (wisegeek.com)
- Pruritus vulvae may be caused by an allergic reaction to some laundry detergents. (wisegeek.com)
- With treatment and follow-up preventive care, most cases of pruritus vulvae can be cured. (wisegeek.com)
- Pruritus vulvae may be a sign of a sexually transmitted disease. (wisegeek.com)
Vulvar irritation1
- See a healthcare provider if vulvar irritation remains beyond a few hours or days. (healthline.com)
