Vaginal Cuts

[Ashleyjrtx]

On Wednesday I went to see my gynecologist because I felt that I had a yeast infection. She gave me three Diflucin and vaginal cream for the itching/pain. The past three days I have been very itchy and may have scratched myself from rubbing with toilet paper/towel too much after a shower or going to the bathroom. It is now Saturday and I feel better, but  still felt bothered. When I looked "down there" I noticed that I had 3 large cuts. (I have been tested for all STDS and do not have any). Could this be a side effect of the cream (it has irritated me when used for past yeast infections), Could I have just cut myself from rubbing too hard? Are vaginal cuts symptom of an STD? I am not going to have sex till this goes away and if they do not heal by Monday I will go see my doctor.. but till then any suggestions?

Thanks

[faith0428]

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[Ashleyjrtx]

Thanks so much! I stopped using the cream and left myself alone and am feeling a lot better.

--Ashley

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
I think you are on the right track when you suspect the cream.  Often the topical yeast preparations cause a dermatitis (skin inflammation) which is actually worse than the yeast infection itself.  If you were my patient, I would advise you not to use creams any more.  Something that works really well as a topical, when combined with diflucan, is vegetable shortening (like Crisco).

I have my patients apply that externally and it really helps! I got this hint from a yeast specialist at University of Utah.  Give it a try.

I think the cuts are from itching and scratching.  But, do go in if you are not better soon!

Good luck!
Dr B