before period, i have crack on genital area

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hi
it been 3 months now, every time before i have period, the skin in my genital area was crack and hurt. but after the period, it gone. and it like that for 3 months now. please tell me, what wrong with me? thanks

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to reply to your question about "crack" in skin-- sorry to be the bearer of bad news--but it is most likely genital herpes. Herpes often manifests as cuts or cracks in the skin, many times around one's period.

jarnaclaire · Newbie Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

No, no, no. That does NOT mean you just have herpes! Good grief, people, don't scare the tar out of people. I have the same exact thing. I am married, have only been with ONE sexual partner...my husband, and I got the same exact before I was sexually active. So, obviously I did not contract genital herpes. Sometimes the skin may just get chapped from the excess moisture your period brings...which will call cracking or irritation. I know this may sound weird, but try diaper rash cream. It really helps.

jarnaclaire06 · Newbie Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

P.S. I looked it up...if you get genital herpes, you will get BLISTERS in your genital areas. Not cracks. The cracks will come later.

Also, I forgot to mention that around your period, this crack is considered excema or psoriasis (dry skin) which causes chafing and cracking which can worsen with HORMONAL CHANGES. Try excema treatments as well.

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Yes, I have that too, right before my period. I am 43 and have only experienced it in the last year or so. The cracking can also be around the anus...it makes sex and urinating painful due to the burning caused by the cracked skin. My doctor told me it can be caused from hormonal fluctuations, the common moisture & discharge brought on during ovulation. I have found, believe it or not, jock itch cream to be effective since its the same type of reaction men experience....and using diaper rash ointment to prevent it.

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I get the same 'cracked skin' as well when I try and cut corners and not use a brand new blade when I shave my pubic region, or when I shave too often/not often enough. Painful and itchy as hell, and I've noticed it does get worse around my period, but it goes away and is preventable. If you're shaving, always use a brand new blade and this sounds weird and it's costly, but instead of using shave cream, use the cream polysporin (not the clear ointment). It plugs up the blade for anything else, but helps a great deal.

If you're not shaving and it's not just around your period it could also be a sensitivity to the laundry detergent you're using.

before period, i have crack on genital area

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