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Suggest Treatment For Red Swollen And Itchy Spot On Mons Pubis
Question: I have a red swollen spot on my mons pubis that is very sore and itchy. The crease between my mons pubis and my legs is sore to the touch. Does this sound like a yeast infection?
Brief Answer:
Yes! It can be a fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
With your history and symptoms it could be due to fungal infection or due to bacterial infection.
These are some advises for you to treat your symptoms-
1) You can apply neosporin powder over it.
2) You need to take antifungal tablet or antifungal ointment for local application after discussing with your doctor.
3) Antibiotic course might be required if not responding to antifungal treatment.
4) Keep the area dry.
5) Maintain vaginal hygiene and use cotton undergarment.
6) Do not use perfume product or deodorant.
7) For itching you can take an OTC drug like Certizine.
Your symptoms should resolve after taking all these medications, otherwise you should consult a gynaecologist for examination and investigation to rule out other causes.
I think I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Yes! It can be a fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
With your history and symptoms it could be due to fungal infection or due to bacterial infection.
These are some advises for you to treat your symptoms-
1) You can apply neosporin powder over it.
2) You need to take antifungal tablet or antifungal ointment for local application after discussing with your doctor.
3) Antibiotic course might be required if not responding to antifungal treatment.
4) Keep the area dry.
5) Maintain vaginal hygiene and use cotton undergarment.
6) Do not use perfume product or deodorant.
7) For itching you can take an OTC drug like Certizine.
Your symptoms should resolve after taking all these medications, otherwise you should consult a gynaecologist for examination and investigation to rule out other causes.
I think I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
I used a one dose cream treatment last night and I just bought an anti fungal cream, Clotrimazole cream 1%. When do you think this will clear up? It is pretty painful
Brief Answer:
It will clear in at least 2-3 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to see you again.
The infection can resolve in at least 2-3 weeks period. If pain is severe then you should take some pain killer also.
I think this information is helpful to you.
Feel free to ask me more question I feel happy to answer it.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
It will clear in at least 2-3 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to see you again.
The infection can resolve in at least 2-3 weeks period. If pain is severe then you should take some pain killer also.
I think this information is helpful to you.
Feel free to ask me more question I feel happy to answer it.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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