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What To Use To Relieve Severe Itching Due To Herpes 1 Of The Genitals ?
I was just diagnosed with herpes 1of the genitals and am going through my first outbreak..horrific. I'm at the stage of severe itching. What can I use to relieve it so I can relax or even sleep at night? I have miconazole nitrate cream from when I thought it was a yeast infection. Could this possibly ease the itch?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
For itch, you can take antihistaminics like levocetrizine/ fexofenadine in night time.
Keep the area clean and dry.
miconazole will help only in case of fungal infection.
Antihistaminics will help in relieving the itch.
I hope it helps. If you have any further query you may ask me.
Stay healthy.
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
For itch, you can take antihistaminics like levocetrizine/ fexofenadine in night time.
Keep the area clean and dry.
miconazole will help only in case of fungal infection.
Antihistaminics will help in relieving the itch.
I hope it helps. If you have any further query you may ask me.
Stay healthy.
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