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What Causes Vaginal Itching And White Patches Around Clitoris?

I ve been having vaginal itching off an on for years now. In April it became very severe, & was accompanied with major swelling and sores which some of them I m sure where due to my scratching. I went to the doctor who just assumed I had a yeast infection and prescribed some oral meds. It went away, but I have been having some itchiness still off and on which became severe again recently. I was prescribed the same meds but it did not help this time. Upon examining my vagina (even in the past) I noticed that I have some white patches on my vulva and white thickened patches around my clitoris. (Even in the past over the years when I would scratch when the itch would be so severe, pieces of the white thick skin would come off.) Could all this be part of a yeast infection? Also, I should mention that I never had any white or cottage cheese like discharge. Also, I have been tested to STD s and none have been found. So am I still looking at a yeast infection or could there be another possible cause?
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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OBGYN 's  Response
Hi,

The itching and white patches that you have indicates a fungal infection in the area. This infection is often recurrent and needs an extensive treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal,
OBGYN
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General & Family Physician Dr. Olgeta Xhufka 's  Response
Hello,

Most probably is a yeast infection as you describe it. You can use antifungal suppositories or creams such as Monistat or Cotrimoxazole 5 ml for 5 days.

If you still don't get the relief you can take Fluticasone orally once. Also, use lactobacillus suppositories to establish the vaginal flora.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Vaginal Itching And White Patches Around Clitoris?

Hi, The itching and white patches that you have indicates a fungal infection in the area. This infection is often recurrent and needs an extensive treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN