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I Have A Labia Fissure. What Cure And Medicine Is Required?

Posted on Wed, 8 Aug 2012

Question: Hi , I have a labia fissure , I have had one a long time ago and my doctor gave me something for it. I forgot what it was. Can you tell me what to use for it . I now live in Hawaii and I don't have a doctor here yet. Thank you. XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Minoo Bhagia (2 hours later)

Hello

labial fissures can be due to dematitis like lichen planus and lichen sclerosis.

You have to properly moisturize it by applying aloe vera ointment.

Clobetasol ointment locally is the treatment of choice

If there is itching then you can take levocetrizine tablet

If you get a chance it is always better to show it to a doctor and get investigations done like blood sugar F etc

Best wishes

I hope I have answered your query , if you want to ask anything else you are most welcome

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Minoo Bhagia (3 hours later)

I have clobetasol propionate cream 5%. I used for a rash I had on my chest. Can I use that? I though fissures were a bacterial infection. Isn't clobetasol a steroid. Shouldn't I use an antibacterial cream instead or antibiotics...? Sorry just confused. I truly appreciate your help. Thank you so much! XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Minoo Bhagia (8 minutes later)

Hello

Dear XXXXXX,

Yes you can use the cream containing clobetasol dipropionate or propionate 5%locally as this is the right kind of treatment for vaginal and vulval dermatosis

It can be due to dryness also as you have crossed 40 so apply mosturising lotion along with clobetasol

Best wishes

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar