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What Causes Itchy Dandruff Like Flakes On Pubic Area?

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Posted on Mon, 1 Jun 2015
Question: Hi, this is my first time posting on this site but I feel I need answers quick to ease my mind. I am sexually active...i have white flakes- like dandruff on my pubes. They don't move but I do feel a crawl like sensation on my vaginal lips only. It also itches. I even itch on my butt cheeks which then develop hives. I have no lesions and have been tested for every std except for herpes and all those tests came back negative. By the way I have been diagnosed with cellulitis and have been under a lot of stress lately. Please help!
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
This is suggestive of fungal infection!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these white flakes that you have described. This information is typical of a fungal infection. Treatment is mainly be using anti fungal creams. However, they are not present over the counter and you would need to your doctor in order to get a prescription. The most commonly used creams for this are miconazole, ketoconazole, etc.

In all, suggestive of cutaneous fungal infection. Talk to your doctor for confirmation and to obtain a prescription for an antifungal.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Itchy Dandruff Like Flakes On Pubic Area?

Brief Answer: This is suggestive of fungal infection! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these white flakes that you have described. This information is typical of a fungal infection. Treatment is mainly be using anti fungal creams. However, they are not present over the counter and you would need to your doctor in order to get a prescription. The most commonly used creams for this are miconazole, ketoconazole, etc. In all, suggestive of cutaneous fungal infection. Talk to your doctor for confirmation and to obtain a prescription for an antifungal. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.