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Can Monistat Be Used On The Rectum For A Yeast Infection?
can monistat 7 be used on the rectum? i m a male. my rectum started being irritated about 6 to 8 months ago. feels itching and burning/discomfort throughout the day. i was wondering if it can possibly be a yeast infection? i don t understand how or why this started but it hasnt gone away. oh, i m a straight male. any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Fri, 22 Nov 2013
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.
You are already using monistat which is miconazole cream and it 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
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.
You are already using monistat which is miconazole cream and it 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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