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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
vaginal fungus
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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vaginal fungus
by trupalm, Feb 25, 2001 12:00AM
for the past few months i have been getting an itch that i assumed was a fungus...the crease area between the top of my thighs and my vaginal lips becomes extremely itchy and red. At one time my doctor told me it was a fungus infection similar to jock itch in men. i have tried many over the counter fungus treatments such as lotrimin and the generic ones as well, but the itch keeps coming back. i am overweight and know that things such as moisture and persperation can irritate such conditions, so i am very careful. after showering i make sure the area is dried completely and then apply corn starch powder to help absorb any moisture. are there any other medications that can help rid me of this itch and stop it from coming back.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 25, 2001 12:00AM
, Feb 25, 2001 12:00AM
Doesn't sound like fungus or yeast to me, especially if treatment for that didn't work.
Much more likely is irritation, from skin rubbing against skin. I suggest you try over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone twice a day. If that fails, see a doc for a somewhat stronger preparation.
This condition may recir, but it isn't catchy. And by the way, it happens quite often in folks who aren't overweight.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Much more likely is irritation, from skin rubbing against skin. I suggest you try over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone twice a day. If that fails, see a doc for a somewhat stronger preparation.
This condition may recir, but it isn't catchy. And by the way, it happens quite often in folks who aren't overweight.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by DJ, Mar 18, 2001 12:00AM
I went through a severe case of the same thing and tried everything including a dozen different prescription oinments, etc. But nothing worked until I asked for Diflucan pills and that did it! I don't understand why the doctors (yes, more than one) didn't just give me the Diflucan right away. I went through 4 months of burning torture. I now use Zeasorb-AF powder daily to prevent further events and haven't had a problem as long as I don't run out of the powder. Good luck.
