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What Causes Itchiness In Clitoris And Flaky Skin Around It?

Hello,
over the last few days ive noticed my clitorous is a bit itchy and slightly uncomfortable, and noticed a bit of flakey skin. in the beginning i figured it would be from rubbing it too much, as me and my boyfriend are very sexuallt active. earlier i was in the shower and noticed skin flaking off, i dont think there was discharge, i assume it was just the skin that was flaking getting wet and coming in clumps. any ideas what it could be?
Thanks, Emma
posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2013
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Hi, Thanks for posting your concer at HCM

Seems to be due to candidal/yeast infection. Its common in sexually active females.

I usually ask my patients to use an antifungal cream twice daily for a week e.g Clotrimazole cream.

An oral antihistamine like cetrizine once daily would help you with the itching associated with it.

take care
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What Causes Itchiness In Clitoris And Flaky Skin Around It?

Hi, Thanks for posting your concer at HCM Seems to be due to candidal/yeast infection. Its common in sexually active females. I usually ask my patients to use an antifungal cream twice daily for a week e.g Clotrimazole cream. An oral antihistamine like cetrizine once daily would help you with the itching associated with it. take care regards