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What Causes Vaginal Itching?
The outer lips of my vagina is itching and bothersome. I am diabetic and have allergies. Oh, I am also obese. I have to use a pubic bathroom at work. Currently, I am taking about 5 diabetic medications. Could the itching be from consuming sweets or allergies?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Known case of diabetes with the history of itching in the vagina suggests me that you may be having fungal infection. As you have mentioned that you are obese which is also an important risk factor for the fungal infection.
The fungus are the normal commensals of the genitals which are kept under control by the helpful organisms. whenever there is change in the environment these fungus will multiply and produce these symptoms.
I would suggest you to follow
1.Maintain good hygiene by keeping the area clean and dry.
2.Sugar level should be kept under control by taking appropriate anti diabetic drug.
3.Apply antifungal cream over the itching area.
4.Oral antihistamines to reduce itching.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Known case of diabetes with the history of itching in the vagina suggests me that you may be having fungal infection. As you have mentioned that you are obese which is also an important risk factor for the fungal infection.
The fungus are the normal commensals of the genitals which are kept under control by the helpful organisms. whenever there is change in the environment these fungus will multiply and produce these symptoms.
I would suggest you to follow
1.Maintain good hygiene by keeping the area clean and dry.
2.Sugar level should be kept under control by taking appropriate anti diabetic drug.
3.Apply antifungal cream over the itching area.
4.Oral antihistamines to reduce itching.
Thank you.
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