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Can Clotrimazole Cream Applied On Clitoris?

Yes, today I was diagnosed with a yeast infection it was pretty bad and came on all the sudden so my gyn prescribed me a tablet to take for three days and clotrimazole cream to apply externally. It says do not enter intervagionally. Am I still able to apply it to my clitoris and around there because that is where my itching and swelling is. But I wasn t sure if I could apply to the clitoris because of it saying for external use only. Is clitoris external? Can I use this on my clitoris? Will it take away the itching and swelling? Thank you!
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Hello,
This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question.

I read very careful your concern.
Clotrimazole can be safely used in all the vulvar area and in the clitoris also.
It needs to be used twice a day.
And yes, it will take away the itching. With the pill you are taking by mouth, it should be completely healed in max 5 days.

Try to keep the area there, as much dry as possible, because humidity is one of the main causes of yeast infections.

Hope this helps,
Take care.

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Can Clotrimazole Cream Applied On Clitoris?

Hello, This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question. I read very careful your concern. Clotrimazole can be safely used in all the vulvar area and in the clitoris also. It needs to be used twice a day. And yes, it will take away the itching. With the pill you are taking by mouth, it should be completely healed in max 5 days. Try to keep the area there, as much dry as possible, because humidity is one of the main causes of yeast infections. Hope this helps, Take care.