Yeast infection is caused due to Candida albicans. It can affect both men and women, resulting in redness and itching in the private parts. Though it is not a sexually transmitted disease, it can be transmitted through sexual contact. Antifungal drugs help to give relief.
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I have an irritating smegma on my labial folds. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a partial hysterectomy five and a half years ago. I still have my right ovary. Since a year, after my surgery, I have what seems to be smegma covering my inner labia. It is not in my vagina but covers the skin in the folds of my lips. I shower daily but stopped using soap 10 year... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had a history of recurrent yeast infections then get high vaginal swab culture test and check your fasting blood sugar and postprandial blood sugar. According to the culture report, the above is the treatment that should be given. Is your partner having proble... Read Full »
Why does my vagina itch and burn with a milky discharge?
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently not taking any medication. I am 23 years old, 4'11", 115 pounds. There is burning, itching, and passed some discharge, milky like discharge on the inside of labia minora, just thin layers being wiped off, small like cuts or something are there along with redness, burns w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the case summary. I think your fungal infection of vagina and UTI (urinary tract infection) are still not resolved as I can see you having so much of fungal infection (attachment removed to protect patient identity) plus you have not taken your antibiotic... Read Full »