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Can Hydrocortisone And Monistat Creams Be Used Together?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2016

Question: I am using monistat external vulvar cream which is the antifungal outer cream for a yeast infection. It seems to be itchy and burns a little worse. But yesterday i used monistat has an anti itch cream also i bought and i used that yesterday which is 1% hydrocortisone cream. My question is i used the external vulvar cream about 4 hours ago. Can i use the other cream too? Or should i just wait until tomorrow after i shower?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can use now

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You can use the another cream with steroid, after wiping the area with damp cloth and letting it dry.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (10 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina