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Contact Dermatitis (Irritant or Allergic Vulvitis)

Q. What is the difference between irritant and allergic vulvitis?Q. What are the symptoms of contact dermatitis?Q. How is contact dermatitis diagnosed?Q. How is contact dermatitis treated?Q. Are there any other changes that I can make in my daily activities that would help treat contact dermatitis?Q. Will better hygiene improve contact dermatitis?Q. Do I have to limit exercise if I have contact dermatitis?Q. Are there any lubricants that I can use to make sexual intercourse more comfortable?

Do I have to limit exercise if I have contact dermatitis?

It may be helpful to avoid exercises that put direct pressure on the vulva such as bicycle riding and horseback riding. Limit intense exercises that create a lot of friction in the vulva area (try lower intensity exercises such as walking). Use a frozen gel pack wrapped in a towel to relieve symptoms after exercise. Don’t swim in highly chlorinated pools and avoid the use of hot tubs.