What Causes Chaffing And Redness Of Swollen Vulva Area?

Posted on Sun, 12 Oct 2014

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Question : I have type 2 diabetes and currently taking invokana the medication is working great I'm currently down to a 7 A1C my problem is chaffing swelling and redness around my vulva area. what can I do to elevate this problem?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need to control glucose levels

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You seem to have developed candidal vulvitis which is basically a fungal infection of the vulva. If you can upload a photo of the rash I would be better able to help.

It is very common in diabetics with uncontrolled blood sugar levels. So most importantly, get your blood glucose levels regularly checked. Since nystatin is not very effective in your case ,you can start application of Canestan cream over the affected areas twice a day. Use it regularly for atleast two weeks .

I am sure it will be of help.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)

Would I need a doctors note for the Canestran cream? Is blood sugar control my only way for preventing this again?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take regular treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Canestan cream is available without prescription as an over the counter drug.
Regular and complete treatment will cure the infection but increased blood glucose levels can lead to recurrent infections.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj