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Could The Boil In Vulva Be Due To Clotrimazole Cream?
Hi Doc, I have been using clotrimazole cream with bethamethasone to treat vaginal itch for about 2 weeks and it is working, no more itchiness but now I also have boil on my vulva area. Is this caused by the steroid in the cream. Should I change to clotrimazole only cream without steroid. How long should I be using this cream.
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
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This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
Clotrimazole steroid creams are generally given for 2-4 weeks depending on the severity of the problem.
Well allergic reactions and boils and blisters are though not very common but can occur with steroid creams.
I would suggest you to consult your prescribing doctor. He would probably discontinue the steroid cream and ask you to continue with clotrimazole for another week.
Hope this was useful.
Regards
Welcome to HCM
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
Clotrimazole steroid creams are generally given for 2-4 weeks depending on the severity of the problem.
Well allergic reactions and boils and blisters are though not very common but can occur with steroid creams.
I would suggest you to consult your prescribing doctor. He would probably discontinue the steroid cream and ask you to continue with clotrimazole for another week.
Hope this was useful.
Regards
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