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Irritant vulvitis or vulvodynia?
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Irritant dermatitis often referred to as contact dermatitis or irritant vulvitis can occur on any part of the body or even scalp. It occurs when chemicals or physical agents damage the surface of the skin faster than the skin is able to repair the damage. The skin of the vulva is delicate and it is important to understand this when choosing cleansing agents/soaps/body/washes etc. Many of these products are laden with chemicals and perfumes which have the potential to cause irritant dermatitis. Please click on the link provided to expand information on vulval conditions including an explanation re vulvodynia.
http://www.womhealth.org.au/conditions-and-treatments/217-vulval-conditions
Brenda
Women’s Health Educator
Health Information Line, Women’s Health Queensland Wide
Women living in Queensland can also call our Health Information Line - a free information and referral service for Queensland women - on 3839 9988 or 1800 017 676 (toll free outside Brisbane).
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