How to get relieved from vulvovaginal itching?

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Please send a picture of the affected area if possible. Also, mention if there is any vaginal discharge?

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I have seen the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Some areas are still active. You should continue the medications for one month. And get an LFT (liver function test) done as routine investigations because you are on antifungal treatment. Also add cream containing Oxiconazole. Use Amorolfine and Phenoxyethanol cream in the morning. And use Oxiconazole cream at night time. It would help if you kept the area dry because moisture predisposes to fungal infections. Use a moisturizing soap for bathing to relieve dry skin. You can apply a moisturizer to relieve dryness in the afternoon because morning and evening are scheduled for antifungal cream. Avoid wearing tight clothes like jeans. Sweat can exacerbate the infection. Avoid eggs, meat, and hot beverages. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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The soap you are using causes irritation over the sensitive areas, so you should switch. Yes, you can get your LFT done after a week. There is no need to wash with soap at night time because too much water or moisture will make the area macerated. Yes, it takes time to treat fungal infections. And there is a fixed duration of treatment for fungal infection (comparable to the antibiotic course of bacterial infection, but in fungal infection, the duration is more prolonged from two to three months). Satisfactory treatment is when the raised red areas start to turn dark or, in some cases, turn lighter and become flat. Then only we can say that the site is healing. In your pictures, there are red raised areas that show active fungal infection. That is why you should continue taking medicines. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you do not use cream containing Clobetasol and Miconazole as it contains a very potent steroid that should never be applied over the genital area. It will cause dryness, increase the infection, and makes the skin thin. Steroids are only used in specific disorders like psoriasis, eczema, autoimmune disorders but never in fungal or bacterial infections. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern. Yes, you should apply cream containing Amorolfin in that area for itching. For underarms, if there is itching, you should apply antifungal cream. Because we cannot appreciate redness in that area as it is darker than the rest of the body. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern.. I suggest you reduce the frequency of tea or coffee intake to once a day. And also decrease sugar and carbohydrate intake. Feel free to ask if you have more queries. Thank you.

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I read your query and understood your concern. You can apply cream containing Fusidic acid and Sertaconazole cream. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern. If you are not getting relief from cream containing Amorolfin, then I suggest you change to Oxiconazole cream, a new generation antifungal cream. Sertaconazole cream is for itching in and around the vaginal area. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern. You can use antifungal creams for a period of three to four months. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern. Your infection is clearing up, and the itching is likely a result of a subclinical infection that should resolve over time. To prevent the infection from returning, please continue applying the cream for the next two weeks. Do you experience any pain or discomfort in the white bumps, and how long have you noticed them? These bumps are caused by an infection of dormant hair follicles. Maintaining a balanced diet while avoiding excess sugar and carbohydrates is important. Additionally, consider applying warm compresses to the affected area for five to ten minutes daily.

For your fungal infection I suggest you follow the below mentioned instructions:

1. Apply Oxiconazole cream twice daily locally for two weeks.
2. Use moisturizing aloe cream on dry and itchy areas three times a day for two weeks.

I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you apply Oxiconazole cream over the area where there was fungal infection. And apply moisturizing lotion over itchy areas. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern. And no, you do not need to take any oral medications. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that subclinical infection refers to skin that appears normal but may contain Dermatophyte fungi. Even though the skin looks unaffected, these fungi can still be present. Subclinical dermatophyte infections can act as a reservoir for continued local infection and may contribute to recurrences. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you use an antifungal cream containing Clotrimazole that is safe for use in the vaginal area. Additionally, itching may result from friction and moisture, so it is essential to keep the area dry after using the restroom to prevent moisture accumulation and fungal growth. Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water is also beneficial. I suggest you avoid using intimate area wash products as they can alter vaginal pH and potentially increase the risk of infection. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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