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Can I Use Hydrocortisone Cream On Vagina To Reduce Burning And Itching?
hi I have been to the doctors for this but she told me that theres no medicine that can help &&& that I should drink lemon water so I called in &&& she told me to take this medicine that I put inside the vigina for 5 days bt that didn't help so my question is can I put hydrocortisone cream down there to help the burning &&& itching
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hello,
The hydrocortisone cream should not be put into the vagina and should be used for only a short period of time in the genital area. For severe itching, an antihistamine taken by mouth may help temporarily.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The hydrocortisone cream should not be put into the vagina and should be used for only a short period of time in the genital area. For severe itching, an antihistamine taken by mouth may help temporarily.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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