Many doctors refer to this as an itch-scratch cycle . Moisture, scratching, scrubbing, and the use of medications may cause the skin to look different in each person. This may be mild to severe. Pink to dusky red or purple-looking skin. Skin tears caused by scratching.
Women tend to think the dampness is caused by a vaginal discharge.
Many believe it to be the cause of their symptoms. In reality, the dampness may come from the outer vulvar skin surface. Chronic irritation to the outer vulvar skin can cause it to weep. Your doctor or health care provider will look for common skin changes of the vulva. A sample of your discharge may be checked to rule out infection.