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What Causes Severe Itching In The Vagina?

So ive been super itching in the vaginal area and i have been for a while now i scratched myself which i know i shouldnt have and now i have several cuts down there and ive had them for nearly a week and they havent gotten any better and i think theyre getting worse
posted on Sat, 13 May 2017
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Hello dear
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your concern in depth .

@ This condition is due to vaginal infection through various organisms like
bacteria , virus or fungi .
@ Tips for better outcome

# Keep the area clean with antiseptic liquid , dry
# Clotrimazole (1%) dusting powder application 3 times per day
# Benadryl tab. morning and evening covers itching component
# Need of systemic antibiotics , anti fungal have to be evaluated by
physical examination
# Wear loose , clean , cotton under wears
# Plenty of liquids orally
# No vaginal sex activities at present

Hope this will help you .
Feel free to ask any further questions .
Thanks for patience evaluation of my answer .
Regards .
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What Causes Severe Itching In The Vagina?

Hello dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have gone through your concern in depth . @ This condition is due to vaginal infection through various organisms like bacteria , virus or fungi . @ Tips for better outcome # Keep the area clean with antiseptic liquid , dry # Clotrimazole (1%) dusting powder application 3 times per day # Benadryl tab. morning and evening covers itching component # Need of systemic antibiotics , anti fungal have to be evaluated by physical examination # Wear loose , clean , cotton under wears # Plenty of liquids orally # No vaginal sex activities at present Hope this will help you . Feel free to ask any further questions . Thanks for patience evaluation of my answer . Regards .