What Causes Extreme Itching In The Vaginal Region?

Posted on Sat, 22 Jul 2017

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Question : What do I take for extreme itching (for several weeks now) in the vaginal area? I've tried prescribed creams, taken diflucan 1 x. It has spread to entire area

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tinea cruris likely

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.

It seems that you have a fungal infection known as tinea cruris in the vaginal area.

It leads to extreme itching in the perineal and vaginal area and is treated by oral Fluconazole(not cream) and local application of Terbinafine ointment.

You can upload the photograph of the lesion for a better diagnosis.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (29 minutes later)

can you call in the Rx please? I have no physician currently. Store phone # is 850-315-0474 CVS Ft. Walton Beach, FL.

Thanks!!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please call customer care team for the service

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
You can use call a doctor service on this site after consultation with the customer care team.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T