Diagnosis
The most important steps in making a diagnosis are the exact inquiry of the symptoms and the physical examination. On the basis of the complaints, chronic skin diseases, external irritations and inflammations caused by the pathogen can often already be distinguished. Individual infections can also be differentiated on the basis of the exact symptoms.
While bacterial infections caused by streptococci and staphylococci often progress rapidly, fungal infections often occur more slowly and cause increased itching. The diagnosis of intimate burning sensation always includes a questioning of the sexual past, intimate hygiene and other factors that can promote inflammation. A diagnosis of vaginal inflammation can also be made by means of a so-called “colposcopy”.
This is a microscope with which the doctor can examine the inside of the vagina more closely. If an infection is suspected, a smear can be taken to determine the exact pathogen. In this case, an antibiogram can be carried out to determine the appropriate antibiotic for bacterial infections.
Burning time
The duration of the burning in the genital area depends on the underlying disease and is therefore very variable. A slight burning with itching is often due to minimal mucous membrane lesions of the genital area and subsides after hours to a few days. If there is a minor infection behind it, it can also be cured in a few days.
Bacterial infections can be persistent, especially the typical venereal diseases. If they are detected and treated with antibiotics, however, a cure is possible within a few days. Even fungal diseases can subside within a week with the right treatment.
Longer-term courses, however, take on skin diseases such as neurodermatitis or other eczema. Even with the right treatment, they can often only be controlled symptomatically but not cured, which is why relapses and new rashes can occur again and again. This topic might also be of interest to you: Eczema of the genital area – causes and treatment
