Vulvovaginitis diabeticaB37.3
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Chronic, very itchy vulvovaginitis in diabetics, often due to candidosis.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Inflammatory swollen, lichenified, dark red to blue-red discoloured vulva, often complicated by bacterial infections such as folliculitis and boils.
General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Cessation of diabetes, cooperation with the internist, treatment of candidosis or bacterial infection (see there). No blind antifungal or antibiotic local therapy - always take a culture or smear before therapy.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Act cautiously with ointments or creams in local therapy. It is better to use dehydrating external agents such as Lotio alba or antiseptic solutions such as potassium permanganate (light pink).
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Rowe B R et al (1990) Is candidiasis the true cause of vulvovaginal irritation in women with diabetes mellitus? J Clin Pathol 43: 644-645