Have Inflamed Vagina With Itchy Red Bumps. Using Vagisil. Will It Be Cured After Using Cortisone?

Posted on Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Question : hello a couple of weeks ago I used XXXXXXX it burned very quickly even as I rinsed it was awful now. it itched for awhile and I used vagisil but I guess from scratching I may have. irratated the area more as I would use a warm rag. and its red bumpy and I have to change undies because I noticed im wet in the corners of my vagina need to know how to relieve this my husband suggested cortisone ive not tried yet HELP

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

The symptoms you have could be due to inflammation in the Vulva and vagina (Vulvovaginitis). The use of XXXXXXX and subsequent scratching would have left raw surfaces which are constantly irritated due to the acidic vaginal secretions or could have been the portal of entry to the bacterial agents.

Do take an anti-inflammatory medication like Tab Motrin twice daily after food for three days. This will reduce the inflammation and provide you some relief. Also do apply GENTAL Vaginal Cream twice daily over the vulva and into the vagina for week. The cream contains antibiotic, anti-fungal and an anti-inflammatory steroid which will surely put your trouble to an end.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do let me know if there are any other concerns.

Regards,

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