cuts burning and itching of the vulva

Ladies... THERE IS HOPE! lol. Go and see a doctor, I did with the same symptoms as all of you & it cleared up right away!! It was more educational than anything. My husband does not have cold sores so it wasn't hsv1 nor did I have any discharge so it's not a yeast infection. My doctor told me that it was a vaginal infection, and the only way to get rid of infections is with antibiotics. Mine was so severe it went from little burning cuts to all over itching, redness, swelling, tiny bumps that eventually led to boils down there (sorry, tmi) because I was too afraid / emabarrassed to see a doctor about it! Because of that, he gave me an oral antibiotic as I needed it to work immediately, then gave me a topical antibiotic to use at the same time. He told me that women frequently qet these types of infections from the littlest things... From stress, extra moisture w/ changes in climate, an unsanitary toilet seat, waxing/ shaving/ grooming down there so it is not something that could only be caused by sex. One important thing that stood out to me was when he said that water provides temporary relief however, it also spreads the infection to different areas... he recommended not to use a shower head to clean when you feel the symptoms coming on because it will spread it quicker! --which totally made sense to me because it was relief when I'd wash then felt like burning as soon as it was dry!! He instructed me to keep the topical antibiotic just in case it comes back (which he said is a normal thing) and to use vagisil anti-itch cream as well (use together as the topical only takes away infection and not the itch). It just felt so much better to see a doctor and find out what's going on with my body, and that whatever it is... it's normal! It comes back every other year or so, but I at least know how to treat it. Don't be afraid! Get yourself checked!!

I forgot to mention, he also said it could be caused by wearing tight undergarments/ girdles that lock in moisture and rub. So just about anything can cause a vag infection!

Hello, I have also had these same symptoms (itching and burning with the long paper cut tears) and it's due to a yeast infection. I actually do have the herpes virus but haven't had any problems with that in a while and herpes look much different than a tear due to a yeast infection. I am fortunate that I do not get bad outbreaks (maybe one or two small sores) but they are small circular spots apose to long tears. To be quite honest, the tears and cuts I have from this yeast infection hurt much worse than any outbreak I've had. It's quite painful and to treat it I got the 7 day Monistat cream. It came with applicators to put it in, cooling wipes that clean the area plus it helps relieve the pain, and a cream to apply on the outside. Also, make sure you use a panty liner! I also got AZO yeast pills, and have been eating plenty of yogurt because it had probiotics that help keep your system balanced. I suggest always incorporating yogurts and probiotic pills to prevent future yeast infections. I usually did but lately I haven't and that's when I got a yeast infection. I tried the above recommendation of cleaning with alcohol. It burned like crazy!! But I think it will help clean the area and kill any bacteria in the cuts. Wear cotton undies and loose clothes to let everything heal, and avoid sex too until it does! That way you don't stay infected and can get the Ph back to normal. I hope this helped!!!

You sound like a friggin' drama queen...high maintenance chick addicted to acting wacky.

Omg , right now @ this moment I feel & have what you just described. It's been a year since this post what did you do and how are you now?

I really hope that some of you ladies are finding relief. I was suffering from similar issues, which have been especially bad for the last 10 months or so. I was diagnosed with Lichen Schlerosus about 5 years ago and seemed to respond to topical corticosteroids initially, but then had a few glorious years without any real symptoms. My obgyn didn’t think it looked like lichen schlerosus but couldn’t offer any help. I went to my dermatologist, who kind of blew me off at first. But then I went back to the dermatologist during a flare up and demand to be tested for a possible allergy to toilet paper. I couldn’t think of anything else that might be causing it because I stopped putting anything down there in the hope that my body might resolve the issue. So my dermatologist recently referred me for an allergy patch test (I got the T.R.U.E. patch test) and learned that I am EXTREMELY allergic to gold! I know, gold. Ugh. I've been wearing my white gold wedding band and ring for the past 10 years and was given a gold necklace last fall - this would account for all of my recent problems. But I admit, I was skeptical (to say the least) that a necklace would be responsible for all the hell I had been experiencing. I did some research and learned that although the areas that where jewelry is worn are sometimes unaffected, people can have reactions elsewhere on their body-including-DING DING DING- their vulvar and anal areas!!!! And I did have flare ups in the vulvar and anal regions and extreme discomfort. But ever since I stopped wearing any jewelry (just to be sure!) I have been symptom free!!!! It’s been about 6 weeks and let me tell you, it’s been like heaven. I’m don’t even have to treat the area with any ointments! I share this news in the hopes that some of you will have similar responses. I was suffering from swollen, inflamed, itchy, painful, and eventually had fissures in my vulvar skin. As you know, not fun. During a flare-up (which was at least weekly and would last for days) it affected just about every area of my life. I’m now not convinced that I even have Lichen Schlerosus – I think it was the gold allergy all along.
To find out more about this, look at the Allergic contact dermatitis section of the below link (page 4). And please ask your doctor, obgyn, or dermatologist to refer you for an Allergy Patch test. It’s not the most fun test to go through, BUT the possibility of change and HEALTHY skin is totally worth it. For you it might not be gold, but there may just be some other almost unbelievable explanation for this unfortunate pain. Best wishes on your journeys ladies!
 

 

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Thanks.. your suggestion looks helpful .. haVing cuts after itching n it's burning sometimes. Itching happens a lot in night . Using vagisil on vulva and down there . But its soothes for sometime then again start . Sometimes it's so difficult to walk n sit .

Did you find out what was wrong?

Had this for many years. FIVE SURGERIES LATER for Dysplasia, I have been finally diagnosed with vaginal Lichtenstein Plantus. Rare, not curable but at least treatable

Yeast infections do not go away on there own. It may seem like its gone away but it will pop rite back up without treatment

Hi, did you get an answer for your problem? I'm in the exact same boat. My symptoms are exactly the same. I know this was a year ago but I'm interested to see what is going on.

All of these things I have read make no sense to me and it is frightful... I have never had sex, and I am very much a virgin, I have only ever touched myself in masturbation. And the thing is, I have not masturbated in more than a week and today a singal cut has apperaed, burning not so much itching but burning. I could not see it from the mirror trick but I know exactly where the "cut" is.... PLEASE help how could I be getting these if I am a virgin, and there is no discharge to be found..(I am also an athlete who moves around constantly, just to aid anyone who will help me figure out what's going, I'm so very much scared and confused....)

I don't have any stds, but getting like paper cuts on my vagina, what could it be?

I cry sometimes and am depressed because i have the long slit cuts right in the fold of my lips and they sting and hurt I believe tho that this isthehealing end of a yeast infection.yes cold water helps and crushed asprin yes away thepainteporarily I see my gun tomoro I'm happyabout that bless you guy take it easy

I am browsing the internet and found this page with so many people going thru the same thing I am going thru, the difference is that I am not sexual active for the last 6 years and this past few months the same symptoms you describe, itchy, red, burning sensation and paper cuts have noticed it comes after every menstrual period, not sure if ph changing in the body has anything to do with it, but will go to the doctor and find out since it goes away, but keeps coming back constantly.