I’m also 22 and I have the same problem. I’m not too sure when it got that way but i’ve also been trying to find out what it is and if it can be treated. The thing that got me upset is my gym don ‘t know what is called all I want is a name. Sorry I couldn’t help. But if you do find any information please tell me I would deeply appreciate it. :cry:

Hi,
sounds very much (in both cases) as if you have "thrush" (candida or a similar fungal infection). Don`t panic, it`s extremely common and fairly easy to treat.
First stop using soap/bubble bath and any other scented cleansers down there.They make it worse. Next wash the area in salt water only..It`s a natural disinfectant and you`ll find it really calms it down and soothes the itch.. Either throw a good handful in a warm shallow bath or use a clean bowl/bidet etc with warm salty water and bathe the area for at least 5 minutes. Dry gently with a clean towel/tissue.Don`t rub..You`ll damage the skin more. Don`t but creams/ointment on..This just increases the heat/moistness which helps the fungus grow. Instead get some of the talc used for (would you believe!) athletes foot...Its available from most pharmacies.. And very lightly dust the area with that. It contains an antifungal agent that will help. Finally, you can buy a pill at pharmacies which promises to clear thrush in one dose. Only works if you stick to the above hygiene routine as otherwise you`ll tend to get reinfected.
Hope this helps! This is well meant advice only and obviously you should visit your doctor to be checked out if you have any serious worries.

My girlfriend has the same symptoms. Did you every find out what it was called and did it go away?

I did have a surgery operation for F.I.A. about 26 years ago (as I cannot remember what is the full medical terms). It was a white patch nearby the anus area and was told that if the white patch did not treat, the white patch will go upward to the intestine. As the clinics was closed long time ago and I cannot ask the doctor about it.

I found the white patch at anus area again. What should I do this time?

Has anyone known how to treat? Your professional advice is appreciated. Thanks. 23-03-2009 T C J in UK

Lichen sclerosus---google it. It is easily diagnosed by your gynecologist. They have to take a small sample and send it to the lab. It is not deadly not cancerous and is treatable with a a prescribed cortizone cream.

I have been having the same problem for almost a year now. When I think that its over they come back again. First, they are bumps that do not hurt unless touched and do not hurt when I unrinate. Then they heal into white flat patches and disappear. I apply alcohol and Benadryl every night before I go to sleep. I have also noticed that when I sleep in cotton underware it aggravates them, which forces me to sleep without panties. And at the time when I visited the gynecologist they were not visible.Can someone help?