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Can Vaginal Anti Itch Cream Be Used For Child?

I wondered if it is okay to use Vagisil anti-itch cream on my 5 year old? She has a persistent vaginal itch for at least 3 weeks, have been to doctor, they tested her urine, nothing abnormal. There is no redness, discharge, burning, it s just a very intense itch. Very random but pretty much everyday. Doc had said to try Lotrimin which we did for a few days, no change. Have also tried A&D ointment, Gold Bond powder, ice pack, baths...There has been no change with any soap, detergent, toilet paper, etc. Package says 2 years and up, pharmacist said to ask doc, thought doc had mentioned something about it but can t remember it if was bad or not. Hoped it would help her. Thank you.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
From history it seems that there might be having non specific itching over the part.
Using various anti-itch cream haphazardly is not advisable in children where local skin and vaginal mucous membrane are very delicate and soft.
It is advisable to consult dermatologist to get expert advice.
Common problems when this type of itching is present are,
1, having warm infestation where worms coming out and migrate into vagina,
2, not having proper local hygiene,
3, yeast infection.
Consult dermatologist and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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Can Vaginal Anti Itch Cream Be Used For Child?

Hi, From history it seems that there might be having non specific itching over the part. Using various anti-itch cream haphazardly is not advisable in children where local skin and vaginal mucous membrane are very delicate and soft. It is advisable to consult dermatologist to get expert advice. Common problems when this type of itching is present are, 1, having warm infestation where worms coming out and migrate into vagina, 2, not having proper local hygiene, 3, yeast infection. Consult dermatologist and get examined. Ok and take care.