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Have Itchy Inner Thighs And Lower Belly Even After Taking Treatment For Yeast Infection. Any Ideas?
I have been severe itching inner thighs, lower belly, above vagina- hair line area, for almost a year, I can t stand it I itch it till its bleeding . U am a little overweight , I have been treated for yeast infection but it keeps coming back. I have used lots of Monistat and vagisil, and now destin can you help? No payment! Jerk!
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hi...
you didnt mention your age... i feel you have recurrent fungal infection...usually recurrent fungal infection happens in obesed persons or having diabetes or immunocompromised...better check your blood sugar levels...instead of taking monistat and vagisil you can try terbinafine 250 mg tablets daily for 15 days and same cream...try to reduce your weight and maintain it..keep the area as dry as possible...and dont use inner wears when at home...you can also use antifungal soaps for bathing...
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you didnt mention your age... i feel you have recurrent fungal infection...usually recurrent fungal infection happens in obesed persons or having diabetes or immunocompromised...better check your blood sugar levels...instead of taking monistat and vagisil you can try terbinafine 250 mg tablets daily for 15 days and same cream...try to reduce your weight and maintain it..keep the area as dry as possible...and dont use inner wears when at home...you can also use antifungal soaps for bathing...
dont worry
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Hello.Probably you dont have a yeast infection,but some other fungal infection and that's the reason it keeps coming back.Check your blood sugar,consult a dermatologist,you will require oral antifungals.
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