Similar to other skin conditions, there are treatments available to help the symptoms. Lichen sclerosus LS is a skin condition that makes the vulva look white, slightly shiny, and smooth. Lichen sclerosus can also cause the skin of the inner lips of the vulva to change and shrink or get smaller. In severe cases, scar tissue can form. The cause of lichen sclerosus is unknown. Scientists have different theories to try to explain the cause, including an overactive immune system, genetic traits it can run in families , local irritation or changes in hormones. Since lichen sclerosus is not caused by an infection, it cannot be spread and is not contagious. Symptoms of lichen sclerosus may be different from person to person and they can be mild to severe.

1. Yeast infections


2. Vulvovaginitis
Top of the page Check Your Symptoms. Most women experience minor vaginal problems from time to time. These problems can be related to menstrual cycles, sex, infection, birth control methods, aging, medicines, or changes after pregnancy. A change in your normal vaginal discharge may be the first sign of a vaginal problem.
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Look at your vulva seriously, do it and the first, most obvious thing you'll see are you labia. Like everything else on your lil bod, they come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, and almost all of them are totally normal and healthy. But, for some reason unfair scrutiny on female bodies, unrealistic expectations of what your own anatomy should look like , the labia get a lot of undue scrutiny.
Here are seven problems to look out for down below. Thrush is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of the yeast, Candida albicans, which is naturally found on the skin or in the gut. A small amount of the yeast can be found in the vagina too and this is mostly harmless, unless the yeast numbers grow. Symptoms of vaginal thrush can include itching or burning, a white discharge and stinging or burning while urinating. Once you see symptoms of vaginal thrush, you can quickly clear it up with an over-the-counter thrush cream available from the chemist, and after that, make sure that you use a soap substitute when cleaning the area, as well as ensure you are wiping in the right direction. Oral thrush requires a different treatment. Vulvovaginitis is when the vagina and vulva are inflamed which can be pretty painful and uncomfortable.