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Can I Use Germolene For Itchy Rash Near The Opening Of Vagina?
Hi, I had a very itchy feeling around and near the entrance of the vagina. When I checked before it was clear but I noticed a slight rash kind of thingy inside. Its worrying me. Can I use an anticeptic cream like germolene? I had itcwith me so I just applied a little.
Sat, 24 May 2014
Dr Geetika Paul
Hi
Thanks for your query
You seem to be having Candidiasis of the groin region.
First some general precautions:
Wear cotton clothes and undergarments in order to reduce the sweating.
Do not apply any kind of oils / moisturizing lotion over the affected area .
Just give warm saline compresses over the affected area twice a day and then apply an antifungal cream.
Something like clotrimazole cream helps in most cases.
Also , you will need to take oral antifungals 2 weeks.
In case of severe itching, take some antihistamine once a day .
If inspite of the above measures, the lesions continue to persist or increase , then you might have to see a dermatologist for proper assessment and management .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Hi
Thanks for your query
You seem to be having Candidiasis of the groin region.
First some general precautions:
Wear cotton clothes and undergarments in order to reduce the sweating.
Do not apply any kind of oils / moisturizing lotion over the affected area .
Just give warm saline compresses over the affected area twice a day and then apply an antifungal cream.
Something like clotrimazole cream helps in most cases.
Also , you will need to take oral antifungals 2 weeks.
In case of severe itching, take some antihistamine once a day .
If inspite of the above measures, the lesions continue to persist or increase , then you might have to see a dermatologist for proper assessment and management .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query.Your problem is most likely yeast infection.For my patients with such problem i recommend clotrimazole vaginal suppositories or ointment for local application.I also advise to take fluconazole tablet weekly once for 1 month to stop recurrance and to use intimate wash to normalize vaginal bacterial flora.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query.Your problem is most likely yeast infection.For my patients with such problem i recommend clotrimazole vaginal suppositories or ointment for local application.I also advise to take fluconazole tablet weekly once for 1 month to stop recurrance and to use intimate wash to normalize vaginal bacterial flora.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further query.
I find this answer helpful
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