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I Think I May Have A Vaginal Yeast Infection. Not

Posted on Fri, 12 Apr 2019

Question: I think I may have a vaginal yeast infection. Not sure. The itching is on the outside pubic hair area, slight burning sensation. Or could this be something else. Is there a treatment course (cream ointment, wash) I can buy otc at pharmacy?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

You may be having a fungal skin infection. If the area is red and itching and burning.
You can send me a photo of it to confirm it.
You can find clotrimazole, or miconazole cream otc in pharmacy to apply over it three times daily.
Also wash the area and keep it dry.
Use cotton underwear

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (45 minutes later)

Thank you Dr Olgeta. I'm attaching a pic for you to see. it looks like the infected part is swollen

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (6 minutes later)

Can you see enough to confirm if it is a fungal skin infection? Sorry to send an ugly pic. I hated doing that.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like a fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear and thank you for asking again.
Never mind of uploading ugly image, it is part of my job, I am a doctor.
The picture is a bit fuzzy but it looks like fungal infection.
Firstly mentioned advises are valid.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T