Prurito vaginal

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Prurito vaginal

Definición:

Es una picazón o irritación molesta de la piel de la vagina y en el área circundante ( vulva ). Dicho prurito puede ocasionar un deseo de rascarse el área afectada.

Nombres alternativos:

Prurito en el área vaginal; Prurito vulvar

Causas comunes:

Las causas comunes del prurito vaginal son, entre otras:

Otras causas posibles pero menos comunes de prurito vaginal o vulvar incluyen:

Referencias:

Clark LR, Atendido M. Group B streptococcal vaginitis in postpubertal adolescent girls. J Adolesc Health . 2005; 36(5): 437-440.

Edwards L. The diagnosis and treatment of infectious vaginitis. Dermatol Ther . 2004; 17(1): 102-110.

Reid G, Bruce AW. Urogenital infections in women: can probiotics help? Postgrad Med J . 2003; 79(934): 428-432.z

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