What Causes Dry, Flaky And Cracked Sensation In Outer Labia?

Posted on Tue, 26 Jan 2016

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Tue, 26 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : My daughter's outer labia is dry, flaky and cracked. What causes this and what treatment do you recommend?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably she has developed fungal infection.
I treat such cases with topical antifungal creams like clotrimazole 1 % cream.
It is safe and effective.
It is to be applied twice a day for a month.
She can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Is that over the counter?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Over the counter available

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it is available over the counter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina