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What Causes Severe Itchy And Dry Skin In The Vaginal Area?
I have a dry skin in my vaginal area. My skin actually bleeds. I have been to my urologist, and two gynocologists. They have tested for everything which have all come back negative. They all said it was a yeast infection and prescribed a jock itch medicine with prednisone. It calmed for two weeks but is starting again. It is even in fold or where my panty line is. I ve taken precaution with how I wipe and how I wash my clothes. It itches to the point of waking me in the night. Could this be a food allergy?
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
Probably you are suffering from fungal infection. this is not due to food allergy. Fungus thrives on warm and moist skin like groin. Excessive sweating predisposes repeated fungal infection
Advice
1. Apply antifungal cream containing clotrimazole, steroid and antibiotic such as Lobate GM cream thrice daily for 15 days
2. Fluconazole 50 mg daily per oral for 7 days
3. Keep your groin area clean and dry
4. You can use ketoconazole dusting powder also
5. Do not scratch
6. Wear loose cotton undergarment
7. Take bath twice daily with good quality soap
8. Wash your undergarment and bed sheets in hot water
9. Trim hairs of your groin area
10. Do not share towel and your wardrobe with others
11. Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity
12. Investigation – blood sugar (fasting & postprandial)
Thanks
Advice
1. Apply antifungal cream containing clotrimazole, steroid and antibiotic such as Lobate GM cream thrice daily for 15 days
2. Fluconazole 50 mg daily per oral for 7 days
3. Keep your groin area clean and dry
4. You can use ketoconazole dusting powder also
5. Do not scratch
6. Wear loose cotton undergarment
7. Take bath twice daily with good quality soap
8. Wash your undergarment and bed sheets in hot water
9. Trim hairs of your groin area
10. Do not share towel and your wardrobe with others
11. Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity
12. Investigation – blood sugar (fasting & postprandial)
Thanks
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