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Suggest Treatment For Vulva Itchin
i am 41 and have recently had vulva itching which i have been treating with vaginal itch cream. about 2 weeks into this i noticed the vulva area had white peeling skin and i have a small area on my lip area that is a bit sore and was irritated after sex. i am married and have had only 1 partner in the last 25yrs. i was diagnosed with HPV as a teenager but haven't had any abnormal pap tests since then.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
Hi,
You seem to have pruritus vulvae. There may be some cause. In your case most probable cause may be candidal infection. It may be called candidal vulvovaginitis. It is caused by candida albicans. There may be erythema, erosions,burning and itching on the vulval skin. There may be whitish discharge from vagina.
You consult dermatologist or gynaecologist for firm diagnosis and treatment.
You may take antifungal like ketoconazole or itraconazole. Antihistaminic like levocetirizine may be taken to relieve itch.Clotrimazole cream may be applied. You may take Sitz bath in dettol containing water. You may be improved after few week treatment.
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Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
You seem to have pruritus vulvae. There may be some cause. In your case most probable cause may be candidal infection. It may be called candidal vulvovaginitis. It is caused by candida albicans. There may be erythema, erosions,burning and itching on the vulval skin. There may be whitish discharge from vagina.
You consult dermatologist or gynaecologist for firm diagnosis and treatment.
You may take antifungal like ketoconazole or itraconazole. Antihistaminic like levocetirizine may be taken to relieve itch.Clotrimazole cream may be applied. You may take Sitz bath in dettol containing water. You may be improved after few week treatment.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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