Vulvitis is an inflammation of the vulva. The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system. The labia majora and labia minora are 2 folds of skin that are part of the vulva. The outer folds are called the labia majora.

What causes vulvitis in a teen?


What is vulvovaginitis?
Vulvovaginitis is skin irritation around the vulva and vagina that is common in young children. Read about the symptoms and treatment of vulvovaginitis. Vulvovaginitis is an inflammation or irritation of the delicate skin of the vulvar and vaginal area. The vulva is the outside area of the female genitals; the vagina connects the vulva and the uterus. Vulvovaginitis may cause soreness, itchiness, redness and burning. Sometimes children with vulvovaginitis have a slight discharge from the vagina, which will stain the underpants and produce a strong odour. Parents often first become aware of the problem when their child complains about the redness and soreness of the skin, which is the most common sign of vulvovaginitis.
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A year-old girl presented with a five-day history of significant swelling and pain of the vulva. Several days previously she experienced flu-like symptoms headache, photophobia, decrease in oral intake and vomiting. She was taking no medications and had no allergies.
Vulvovaginitis is inflammation of the vulva or vagina. Without oestrogen, the skin of their vulvas is thin and delicate. This means that bacteria or vaginal discharge can easily irritate their skin. Sometimes, worms or labial fusion can lead to vulvovaginitis or make it worse. Thrush is almost never a cause of vulvovaginitis at this age. A red and sore vulva is the most common symptom of vulvovaginitis. Your daughter might also get smelly discharge from the vagina, or complain of burning when she urinates. If your daughter has lots of itchiness and pain that is worse at night in bed, it might be because of worms.