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What Causes Itching And Burning Sensation In The Vagina?

I am 64 y.o. I have had this problem for 5+ yrs. went to ob gyn re: a itchy, burning vagina problem. I ve scratched til it bleeds. the ob doctor told me to get jock itch cream to keep area dry and not let it get moist like after a shower. I have a drawer full of these types of creams. Vagisil/Monistat doesn t work only to make it worse. Is this a type of infection or is it menopause/hormonal? I don t use talcum powder either. I went to cvs, associate told me to try some liquid soap with a ph balance. I tried it and it did help for about 2 weeks, then went back to the same problem again. I even changed clothes detergent and quit washing cotton undies in bleach - no results. what should I do since the recommendation of the doctor didn t work - something with Ph? thank you.
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.

Causes of dryness and itching in vagina are as follow.
1. Vaginal Yeast Infection , Fungal infection
2. Vulvovaginitis
3. Trichomonas Infection
4. Urethritis
5. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
6. Contact dermatitis
7. Hygiene problem

Treatment are as follow
1. Wash your vagina with this water twice a day for two to three days with warm water
2. Apply Apple cider vinegar: it has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties
3. Salt Bath- Wash your vagina with concentrated salt water whenever you feel the itch. This will give you great relief instantly and prevent further multiplication of bacteria.
4. Antibacterial/fungal talcs: apply candid powder
5. Keeping The Vagina Dry (Not wet, clean well)
6. Wear pur cotton Loose inner wear
7. Hydro cortisone ointment
You should use following single dose treatment:

1. AZEE 1000 mg
2. TINI 1 G
3. ZOCON 150 mg

Hope this may help you.
Take care and stay healthy.

Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Itching And Burning Sensation In The Vagina?

Hello dear Understand your concern. Causes of dryness and itching in vagina are as follow. 1. Vaginal Yeast Infection , Fungal infection 2. Vulvovaginitis 3. Trichomonas Infection 4. Urethritis 5. Generalized Anxiety Disorder 6. Contact dermatitis 7. Hygiene problem Treatment are as follow 1. Wash your vagina with this water twice a day for two to three days with warm water 2. Apply Apple cider vinegar: it has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties 3. Salt Bath- Wash your vagina with concentrated salt water whenever you feel the itch. This will give you great relief instantly and prevent further multiplication of bacteria. 4. Antibacterial/fungal talcs: apply candid powder 5. Keeping The Vagina Dry (Not wet, clean well) 6. Wear pur cotton Loose inner wear 7. Hydro cortisone ointment You should use following single dose treatment: 1. AZEE 1000 mg 2. TINI 1 G 3. ZOCON 150 mg Hope this may help you. Take care and stay healthy. Best regards Dr. Sagar