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Why Am I Facing Itching In The Clitoral Hood Occasionally And Are There Home Remedies To Treat It?
Question: My wife is facing itching in clitoralhood occasionally She has applied LOBATE GM ointment (as prescribed by doctor) since few days but it is still persisting.kindly suggest some home remedies.
Brief Answer:
As explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Itching in clitoris is routinely faced by many women.
The following tips might help you in relieving itching:-
1) Wear loose cotton inners.
2) Avoid tight clothing like jeans.
3) Avoid scented soaps, toilet paper, and deodorants.
4) Use non scented mild soap to wash the genital area.
5) Avoid coffee and reduction of weight might also be helpful in cases of
overweight
or obesity.
6) Take antihistamines like tab. Cetirizine twice a day and clotrimazole
dusting powder such as Absorb powder might help in candidiasis. Continue the ointment as advised by your doctor.
I hope this answered your query.
With regards
As explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Itching in clitoris is routinely faced by many women.
The following tips might help you in relieving itching:-
1) Wear loose cotton inners.
2) Avoid tight clothing like jeans.
3) Avoid scented soaps, toilet paper, and deodorants.
4) Use non scented mild soap to wash the genital area.
5) Avoid coffee and reduction of weight might also be helpful in cases of
overweight
or obesity.
6) Take antihistamines like tab. Cetirizine twice a day and clotrimazole
dusting powder such as Absorb powder might help in candidiasis. Continue the ointment as advised by your doctor.
I hope this answered your query.
With regards
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