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• Redness and swelling of the vulvar skin
• Burning or itching of the vulvar skin
• Thickening of the vulvar skin
• Possible small cracks in the vulvar skin
• Possible vaginal discharge

A pelvic examination often reveals redness and thickening and may reveal cracks or skin lesions on the vulva.

If there is any vaginal discharge, a wet prep inspection may reveal vaginal infection such as vulvovaginitis or vaginitis as the source.

Review Date: 11/08/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.