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Pregnant. Dry, Wrinkled, Irritated Vulvar Area. No Itching. Stinging Urination. Used Antibiotic Cream. Help
Question: Hello,
I am 32 weeks pregnant and I shaved my vulvar area about a week and a half ago. Now I have a dry, Wrinkled, and irritated vulvar area. It does not itch but it is raised kind of like a diaper rash and extends to my anus. It stings (not my urethra; but like they are open cuts) when I pee. I have been using triple antibiotic cream to try and help but I do not think it is working. And if it help to know I was on a 10 day cycle of amox-clav. Help please.
I am 32 weeks pregnant and I shaved my vulvar area about a week and a half ago. Now I have a dry, Wrinkled, and irritated vulvar area. It does not itch but it is raised kind of like a diaper rash and extends to my anus. It stings (not my urethra; but like they are open cuts) when I pee. I have been using triple antibiotic cream to try and help but I do not think it is working. And if it help to know I was on a 10 day cycle of amox-clav. Help please.
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
According to your description there is possibility of delayed allergic manifestation to the cream etc. you used during shaving.
The cuts might have got infected leading to localized inflammatory reaction.
So you better consult gynecologist once, get examined to find out the actual nature of the rash.
And take treatment accordingly.
You should not take prolonged course of antibiotics with out consulting the doctor in pregnancy.
So better consult doctor as early as possible.
Meanwhile you can take sitz bath for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. If you are satisfied with all my answer, please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.
Thanks for the query.
According to your description there is possibility of delayed allergic manifestation to the cream etc. you used during shaving.
The cuts might have got infected leading to localized inflammatory reaction.
So you better consult gynecologist once, get examined to find out the actual nature of the rash.
And take treatment accordingly.
You should not take prolonged course of antibiotics with out consulting the doctor in pregnancy.
So better consult doctor as early as possible.
Meanwhile you can take sitz bath for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. If you are satisfied with all my answer, please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I was prescribed the antibiotic for an abscess in the armpit. I was hoping that being on the antibiotic did not cause me to contract a yeast infection or thrush. But I don't have any abnormal discharge or a foul odor. It is just very irritated and sore. I used a little hydrocortizone cream last night before I went to sleep and didn't wear anything to bed. It seemed to help a little with the irritation and redness.
Hi,
Yeast is a fungus, antibiotic may not act on it, you need antifungal medicine.
You can use hydrocortizone, but avoid high doses and prolonged duration.
Instead you can choose natural ways like sitz bath.
If the symptoms persist better to consult gynecologist once.
Wish you Good Health, If you are satisfied with my response please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.
Yeast is a fungus, antibiotic may not act on it, you need antifungal medicine.
You can use hydrocortizone, but avoid high doses and prolonged duration.
Instead you can choose natural ways like sitz bath.
If the symptoms persist better to consult gynecologist once.
Wish you Good Health, If you are satisfied with my response please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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