<s>[INST] Hi, my vagina has been really sore and itchy for the past few days. The last time I had sexual intercourse was about 2 weeks ago. My partner and I have only been with each other and no one else. I ve looked it up and I was concerned I might have a yeast infection. I just did a vaginal exam and I saw some scaly skin peeling off inside and hanging. It hurts when I touch it. It is kind of white around the area. What could this be? Thank you. [/INST] It could very well be a yeast infection. This is not generally considered a sexually transmitted disease, and is very common in women. A topical cream or a prescription pill can be used to treat it. However, it would be best to have a doctor do an exam to confirm its yeast. You might also have something else going on like a blister or abscess. The fact that it seems pretty localized suggests that possibility. With yeast the redness is generalized and there is often a discharge. Have it looked at to be sure what it is. Hope this helps. </s>