What causes it and how can you get rid of it for good? I treat it and it goes away for a month and then comes right back. I don't know how to get rid of it for good. Anyone have any ideas?
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal infection (vaginitis). The commonest symptom of Bacterial vaginosis is an abnormal vaginal discharge with an unpleasant fishy smell. However, half of all women with Bacterial vaginosis don’t notice any symptoms.\n\nMost cases of bacterial vaginosis occur in sexually active women between the ages of 15 and 44, especially after contact with a new partner. \n\nCondoms do not appear to provide protection, but use of spermicides increases Bacterial vaginosis risk somewhat.\n\nBacterial vaginosis does not usually affect women after menopause.\n\nBacterial vaginosis can be cured by antibiotics. \nHow do People get Bacterial Vaginosis? \nThe cause of BV is not fully understood. BV is associated with an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally found in a woman's vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly "good" bacteria, and fewer "harmful" bacteria. BV develops when there is an increase in harmful bacteria.\n\nNot much is known about how women get BV. There are many unanswered questions about the role that harmful bacteria play in causing BV. Any woman can get BV. However, some activities or behaviors can upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina and put women at increased risk including: \n\nHaving a new sex partner or multiple sex partners, \nDouching, and \nUsing an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. \nIt is not clear what role sexual activity plays in the development of BV. Women do not get BV from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools, or from touching objects around them. Women that have never had sexual intercourse are rarely affected.
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It could be several things, really. It could be an infected hair follicle, a wart, a really determined pimple, or many other things. Does it bleed? Does it itch? Is it painful when you leave it alone? \n\nDon't pick at it. See your dermatologist. Good luck. :)
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It sounds like it could be yeast-related.  There are many treatments for it.  I would highly recommend going to a holistic doctor.  Allopathic physicians will give you steroid creams that damage the skin and can cause other adverse reactions.  A holistic doctor will help you to balance any imbalances in your system that are causing your skin to act out in this way and help you to heal yourself naturally.
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I have the same thing you have by the sounds of it.  My doctor told me its called tinea versicolor which is a type of skin fungus.  I'm about at my whits end with this, I've tried alot of solutions and so far nothing has helped but its probably because its too soon.  My doctor gave me an oral form of nizoral to take for a month which I've just completed.  In the mean time I've been applying selsun blue to the affected areas daily and leaving it on for about 10 minutes.  Too me it just seems its getting worse day after day, the small spots turn bigger and join together to make bigger spots.  I'm frusterated but from all of the research I've done online it sounds like the fungus is easy to kill its just the discoloration of the skin that takes months to return to normal.  Hope that helps you at all, your not the only one!
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Definitely see a doctor. It could be an infection so you want to try to get help for it before it turns into something serious. Hope this helped!
578602
I'd bet money that its got some sort of infection. I really don't think you need to go to the dr, at least not right away.\n\ni'd take a cotton ball soaked in alcohol and clean it out once a day. Then make sure you keep it dry, try adding powder. And keep your clothes off it. Don't wear anything that clings or irritates the area. And if you can let it air out.\n\nIf it persists for more then about a week, or gets really red and or swollen, i'd go to the dr.
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not me personally, but I have taken care of many patients with it. You may need to adjust your medications if it is recurring. See your doc.
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LOL I had the same problem! \n\nHere's the deal, it'll go away on it's own with good jewelry and cleaning. The tea tree oil may or may not help.
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I am wondering the same thing--mine started about a week ago but did not get bad until two days ago and is much better today.Are you in Michigan or Wisconsin or Illinois??-I think I picked it up in one of those states.P.S. Advil helps a lot.
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Put a little Visine on it during the day, this will take out the redness. At night try drying it up with a little toothpaste.  Please don't try to pop it, it could only make it worse.
334481
Does it happen any other time, or only when you're around smoke?  This sounds like an allergy to me.  Either way, I would have it checked out by a doctor.  Do you live with someone who smokes?  If not, then stay away from it as much as you can.  Most public places these days are smoke-free, so it shouldn't be too difficult.  Hope you feel better.
635555
I had something similar - it turned out to be an allergic reaction.  Ultimately though, this could be many things.  I definitely recommend going to the doctor.
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I definately wouldn't wait a month.  Talk to your doctor.  It could be nothing more than a fungal infection.  If so, he can give you something that'll clear it right up.
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If it's been that long and it hasn't gone away, it's probably infected.  You should go to the doctor to have them take a look.
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It may be herpes infection, or a dermatitis (skin irritation\ndue to contact with irritating substances). Go see a dermatologist.
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if you have gone to doctors and they can't treat it, describe it, diagnosis it, etc...then think about getting another doctor! try a dermatologist.
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My son had a similar condition last year at school. The nurse at school called me and apparently it is called " Fifth disease". It went away within 2 days,  it was splotchy, red, no itch, no fever, no residual side effects, but he looked horrible for 2 days, it affected his cheeks, arms, thighs, buttocks, back and stomach it  has never come back, I have never heard of anything like this being a recurring problem. Best wishes, Tiff