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Contact Dermatitis

A variety of chemical substances can cause local irritation of the skin. The vulva, because of its' mucous membrane and confined space, is more sensitive to these chemicals than many other areas of the body.

Perfumes, soaps, detergents, feminine hygiene products, contraceptives (latex, creams, jellies), and medications have all been the cause of vulvar contact dermatitis.

Contact dermatitis presents as a raised, itchy, red lesion in the area of contact with the irritating substance. The areas where skin touches skin are particularly sensitive since the irritating substance is held in place by the opposing skin surfaces. This creates a "butterfly" shaped rash in many patients.

Treatment consists of identifying and eliminating the irritating substance. In severe cases, Burrow's Solution soaks will provide immediate relief and topical steroid cream will give intermediate term relief.

Note to readers from the Brookside Associates:
Operational Obstetrics & Gynecology was released in 2000. There is a newer product, Military Obstetrics & Gynecology available here.

 

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Department of the Navy
2300 E Street NW
Washington, D.C
20372-5300

Operational Obstetrics & Gynecology - 2nd Edition
The Health Care of Women in Military Settings
CAPT Michael John Hughey, MC, USNR
NAVMEDPUB 6300-2C
January 1, 2000


 

 

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Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Department of the Navy
2300 E Street NW
Washington, D.C
20372-5300

Operational Medicine
 Health Care in Military Settings
CAPT Michael John Hughey, MC, USNR
NAVMED P-5139
  January 1, 2001

United States Special Operations Command
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, Florida
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