The appearance of vulvar cancer will vary depending on the type. In general, signs of vulvar cancer can include moles, lumps, or bumps on the vulva, flakiness or thickening of the skin in that area, ...

Your vagina may be itchy if you have an allergy to an irritant like soap, detergent, and more. Itchiness may also be the result of a yeast infection, which also causes white discharge. STIs, vaginal ...

Any time you notice something unusual about your vagina, it’s normal to feel worried —especially if it’s something unsightly and unpleasant, like a rash. It’s good to be concerned, and aware of what’s ...

Vulvar melanoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the skin of your vulva. Early symptoms include a lump or growth, itching, and color changes. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It starts in ...

Allergy season is upon us, bringing runny noses and itchy eyes. But what if you're experiencing that itchiness in the vulva and vagina? Let's just say if you've tried to beat a mysterious, recurrent ...

A labial fusion, also known as a labial adhesion, occurs when the inner lips (labia minor) of the vagina become sealed together. This condition is most commonly observed in girls under the age of ...

Vaginal irritation usually results from an infection, but it may stem from vaginal dryness due to low estrogen levels. Other possible causes include wearing tight underwear and the use of certain ...

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a growth on the vulva that can sometimes progress to cancer. Monitoring or treatments, such as surgery, can prevent cancer from developing. Vulvar ...

Having an irritated vulva is, at best, distracting. At worst, it can be really painful—not to mention confusing. Like, what’s going on with your vulva to make this happen? Is there some cosmic reason ...

Inspection of the vulva is an essential part of a complete pelvic examination, and yet the area is often overlooked or given only a very cursory examination by clinicians. For their part, patients can ...

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precancerous condition. If a person does not receive treatment for VIN, they may have an increased risk of developing vulvar cancer. Most people with VIN do ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Vaginal ulcers can be caused by STIs, injuries, or underlying conditions. Symptoms may include bumps, unusual discharge, and pain during urination or ...