Treatment of Vaginal Eczema

[Alexie1554]

What is the best treatment for vaginal Eczema.  I have this for years now, it comes and goes.  I use Calendula gel when I have symptoms, it seems to help but not completely.  Is there something that I can use that is more effective.  It is very uncomfortable.  Burning sensation, etc.  I had a biopsy done a few years ago and results came back (SPONGIOTIC DERMATITIS)  which I been told is like ECZEMA.  

Can you please help or have any comments regarding this condition.

[vvvvvvvvvvv]

Something that really helps: Using a menstrual cup and cotton pads, and staying away from tampons which dry up all the moisture.

[vvvvvvvvvvv]

I've had it for 9 years - it started when I was 14, I'm now 23. I use Cetraben cream (for the last 3 yrs) which the vulval dermatologist prescribed me. It relieves the itching while it's on, but no long term improvement. Does anyone know of any natural treatments? I've given up on a cure or getting better, just something to relieve the itch which is chemical free.
Also, I'm 100 x worse at night, is this the same for all of you?

[NanaofAnAngel]

I am fed up of it, I have it and it drives you mad. I saw a dermatologist who diagnosed Eczema , I am now 62 and still got it and no idea what to use on it

[Demi_28]

Hi Lucy,

I hope you are reading this. I had no problems in the vulvar area previously till I went for pelvic exam and a vaginal ultrasound back in July 2014. The only reason that I went for this examination is cause I never had been to a gynaecologist before (I am 34 by the way) and since I was in Greece for holidays in July I thought that would be the best time to do a general check up.

And this is where the nightmare started.... The pelvic exam and the ultrasound were normal, but I was never normal after that examination again... Immediately after the pelvic exam and ultrasound, I had severe burning sensation in the vagina, urethra (extremely painful to urinate), and skin around the anus.....

I went to endless gynaecologists (both in greece and in the uk) who prescribed me all sorts of irrelevant treatments (for fungal infection, for bacterial infetion) even though all lab tests were clear. Needless to say after taking a ton of oral antifungals, plus antibiotics, the problem persisted. There was no fungus or other pathogen present and since all lab tests were clear the doctors should have never prescribed me these things. Finally, I went privately and saw a consultant uro-gynaecologist in the UK who immediately said that this is a severe case of allergic contact dermatitis. Something from that examination form hell has caused an extreme skin reaction

She said to avoid all soap (which has actually helped) and that to see how it goes before she refers me to a dermatologist. Now it it end of September and the burning is still there but it looks like it is going a bit better overall, with the exception of a flare up yesterday afternoon which caused me to lose sleep.

I really do not know what to do to avoid flareups and from what they are caused as I am definitely not in contact with the allergen that caused this problem. I am trying to get a referral to a dermatologist specialising in vulvar problems now.

I am so scared and afraid that this will never heal. Losing days from work, sleep, cannot live like this any longer.

I hope we all find our good health soon...

[Demi_28]

Hi Lucy,

I hope you are reading this. I had no problems in the vulvar area previously till I went for pelvic exam and a vaginal ultrasound back in July 2014. The only reason that I went for this examination is cause I never had been to a gynaecologist before (I am 34 by the way) and since I was in Greece for holidays in July I thought that would be the best time to do a general check up.

And this is where the nightmare started.... The pelvic exam and the ultrasound were normal, but I was never normal after that examination again... Immediately after the pelvic exam and ultrasound, I had severe burning sensation in the vagina, urethra (extremely painful to urinate), and skin around the anus.....

I went to endless gynaecologists (both in greece and in the uk) who prescribed me all sorts of irrelevant treatments (for fungal infection, for bacterial infetion) even though all lab tests were clear. Needless to say after taking a ton of oral antifungals, plus antibiotics, the problem persisted. There was no fungus or other pathogen present and since all lab tests were clear the doctors should have never prescribed me these things. Finally, I went privately and saw a consultant uro-gynaecologist in the UK who immediately said that this is a severe case of allergic contact dermatitis. Something from that examination form hell has caused an extreme skin reaction

She said to avoid all soap (which has actually helped) and that to see how it goes before she refers me to a dermatologist. Now it it end of September and the burning is still there but it looks like it is going a bit better overall, with the exception of a flare up yesterday afternoon which caused me to lose sleep.

I really do not know what to do to avoid flareups and since I am definitely not in contact with the allergen that caused this problem. I am trying to get a referral to a dermatologist specialising in vulvar problems now.

I am so scared and afraid that this will never heal. Losing days from work, sleep, cannot live like this any longer.

I hope we all find our good health soon...

[jackie_of_all_trades]

WOW!!! I am not alone! I am going on 5 years with this issue. I was diagnosed with HPV 20 years ago so cancer is definitely a risk factor. The Dr is no help other than to give steroid creams, nystatin triam (stopped due to side effects of thinning skin), clobetesol (currently using sparingly) and basically told me it is "lifetime" condition! (When I 1st went to my OBGYN I was diagnosed w yeast and prescribed diflucan...I AM ALLERGIC! I broke out in a horrid rash all over my body and ended up contracting MRSA because of the open sores on my body! I am a homecare provider and all my clients have one form of MRSA or another :( )  I refuse to accept the lifetime prognosis and continue to seek answers. I try each method for at least 3 months to give it a chance, in conjunction with my prescription cream...after 5 years of trial and error I continue to use the natural topicals if for no other reason than as preventive care and healing until I find a cure! I prefer natural healing methods and after trying many internal and topical combinations I have found several that do alleviate the symptoms so I use  everything in my arsenal because I bought it and I am going to use it!   I regularly/daily use aloe, echinacea, comfrey, plantain/olive oil (instant soothing), vit E, witch hazel, even eucalyptus and tea tree oils. topically off and on according to my symptoms.I am also taking Evening primrose (i am 47) vit C, acidopholis, and red raspberry tea. If I have a flare up and scratch too much I use the healing salves (to heal sores) and tea tree (for infection, it sometimes burns at first but definitely heals infection of cuts and sores! It is drying though so I use salves w coconut oil, olive oil and/or bees wax to moisturize). I do use the clobetesol cream from the Dr. because it does help but does not cure the symptoms...as soon as I stop using it my symptoms escalate. I do not want to use the clobetesol forever! i recently made a plantain and olive oil infusion and it brings instant relief! Although not a cure it does stop the itch and I can enjoy sexual activity with no flare ups :) I will continue to use the plantain and am considering trying turmeric, although that would eliminate the sexual activity when in use lol. I am currently ordering a product that is all natural called Keira feminine cream. I will let you know how effective it is. It claims to heal and alleviate symptoms from all the conditions I have been diagnosed with so I figure I will have a good chance at some relief! I think my biggest fear is that I have an inflammatory cancer and because my Dr. won't recommend a biopsy and does not feel I have "enough" symptoms I am left to research on my own. I have done a candida flush BUT the "die off symptoms" irritated the itch to the point of insanity! I have to use feminine pads for a light but unpredictable urine leak and that is also an irritant so I am careful to change frequently even when dry. I will continue to purify my diet and lose weight as well as trying to quit my big bad smoking habit! I have been so stressed and depressed because of this condition I can't even begin to figure out a way to quit! On goes the battle and I will post in the future after I receive my Kiera cream and let you all know how it works ! Hugs to all you beautiful ladies who suffer from this and don't give up!