Vulvovaginitis Flashcards

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What is vulvovaginitis who does it commonly affect? Exacerbating factors?

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Irritation of vulva and vagina, commonly affects girls between ages 3-10/

Irritation caused by sensitive thin skin and can be exacerbated by:
Wet nappies, chemicals
Tight clothing, poor toilet hygeine
Constipation
Threadworms
Heavily chlorinated pools
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Presentation of vulvovaginitis?

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In young girls before puberty:
Soreness, itching, erythema around labia
Vaginal discharge
Dysuria
Constipation

Urine dip shows leukocytes

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Management for vulvovaginitis?

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Avoid washing with soap and chemicals
Avoid perfumed or antiseptic products
Good toilet hygeine
Keeo area dry
Emolients
Loose cotton clothing
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