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Suggest Treatment For Irritation In The Vaginal Area
I have very irritated skin in my vaginal area. I think it started when I was riding my bike alot, and I can t get it cleared up. I m 66 yrs old, my skin is dry and wondering if I could use some type of estrogen cream over the counter. I ve tried regular lotion, vaseline, anti biantic cream, some relief for a while but not clearing up. Suggestions.
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms could be due to estrogen deficiency, contact dermatitis. It cause dryness of the skin and irritation I would suggest to consult the gynecologist and undergo examination for proper treatment.
Following treatment will useful:
- I recommended to use estradiol patch, it is very safe and effective, with less side effect compare to cream and pill
- Apply vagisil cream after the bath
- Apply Cetaphil mosturizer cream
Wash vagina with warm salted water 2 to 3 times per day and then apply apple cidar vinegar. Wear pure cotton loose inner and change it frequently after work out. Drink plenty of water, take healthy diet, do regular exercise.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms could be due to estrogen deficiency, contact dermatitis. It cause dryness of the skin and irritation I would suggest to consult the gynecologist and undergo examination for proper treatment.
Following treatment will useful:
- I recommended to use estradiol patch, it is very safe and effective, with less side effect compare to cream and pill
- Apply vagisil cream after the bath
- Apply Cetaphil mosturizer cream
Wash vagina with warm salted water 2 to 3 times per day and then apply apple cidar vinegar. Wear pure cotton loose inner and change it frequently after work out. Drink plenty of water, take healthy diet, do regular exercise.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
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