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Is Silver Sulfadiazine Safe For The Outer Lips Of The Vulva?
Question: Is silver sulfadiazine safe for the outer lips of the vulva? I have an unsolved source of itching making me crazy. I have seen a gyn, and been treated for yeast and a bacterial infection (both).
Brief Answer:
not really a good idea
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Silver sulfadiazine is really only meant for skin, not for mucous membranes or genitals. Itching is also a possible side effect of the silver suladiazine so it is best to avoid it in the genital area.
If your doctor thinks the itching is coming from atrophic vaginitis then the premarin cream should work to help with the itching, but it can take several months.
If the itching persists even after being treated for yeast and bacterial vaginosis, then it may be helpful to have another pelvic exam and testing to see if these infections have totally cleared.
Adding a probiotic to your diet may be helpful.Also make sure you are drinking plenty of water. If you are somewhat dehydrated the itching will be worse.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
not really a good idea
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Silver sulfadiazine is really only meant for skin, not for mucous membranes or genitals. Itching is also a possible side effect of the silver suladiazine so it is best to avoid it in the genital area.
If your doctor thinks the itching is coming from atrophic vaginitis then the premarin cream should work to help with the itching, but it can take several months.
If the itching persists even after being treated for yeast and bacterial vaginosis, then it may be helpful to have another pelvic exam and testing to see if these infections have totally cleared.
Adding a probiotic to your diet may be helpful.Also make sure you are drinking plenty of water. If you are somewhat dehydrated the itching will be worse.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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