What Causes Itching In The Vagina?

Posted on Thu, 29 Jun 2017

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Question : ive had an alergic reaction to sulfer from being in a natural spring ,what medicine can i take to get rid of the bumbs and itching in my vagina area

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Is it due to allergy ? if so avoiding allergens is the best option

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Itching and bumps could be due to fungal infection or allergy.If it is due to fungal infection you can use clotrimazole containing ointments till the symptoms are releived. But if it is associated with allergy then you should be adding a steroid containing ointment like clobetasole.
Very difficult to comment without seeing pictures.
Hope my answer helps you.
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