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Can Inferior Quality Undergarments Cause Yeast Infection?

Last week I bought a 1 day monistat treatment to treat a yeast infection. The yeast infection has since gone away. I ve always had very dry, itchy skin at the top of the vagina (Mons pubis area?). But now it is even more red and itchy. I ve been using the monistat itch cream every other day. My bf said he thinks its because I was wearing underwear with a cheap fabric. Is he right? Could that have been what caused the yeast infection in the first place?? What can I do to get rid of this redness and constant itching?? The itch cream does help but it always comes back. Help!!!
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Hello,

You can continue the use of miconazole cream for your fungal lesion. Clotrimazole powder also can be applied over that.

Tight-fitting garments with moisture is cause for such fungal infection and irritation. It can be a due allergy to cloth to which you might be sensitive.

I suggest you use loose, cotton cloths and innerwear. Avoid tight-fitting cloths and prevent moisture in that area.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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Can Inferior Quality Undergarments Cause Yeast Infection?

Hello, You can continue the use of miconazole cream for your fungal lesion. Clotrimazole powder also can be applied over that. Tight-fitting garments with moisture is cause for such fungal infection and irritation. It can be a due allergy to cloth to which you might be sensitive. I suggest you use loose, cotton cloths and innerwear. Avoid tight-fitting cloths and prevent moisture in that area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician