What Causes Clitoral Itching In A Child?

Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016

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Wed, 28 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : My two year old is crying and pulling at her nappy with an itchy clitoris this is at night only every 5/6 days

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to a fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It is possible that your child has a fungal infection. If that is the case, application of candid (clotrimazole) powder would provide relief. Keep the area clean and dry.

Regards

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