Mark J. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

My mom has been experiencing itchiness in her vaginal area for about 2 weeks, with some skin breaks near the vulva. She has a history of breast cancer in remission and is on tamoxifen. I noticed a cherry angioma near the vaginal opening and took a photo. Is this something to be concerned about, and should we seek earlier attention?

December 4th, 2023

Ronald S. answered

The cherry angioma near the vaginal opening is likely a prominent blood capillary, which can occur d...

December 4th, 2023

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