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What Is The Treatment For Itching In The Vagina?

I went to the beach a few days ago and stayed in my wet bikini for a few hours afterwards. 2-3 days ago I noticed an irritating itch all over the outside of my vagina. Of course I scratched at it at first, but then I stopped after it began to burn. I ve checked things out in a mirror and I m extremely red down there and a little swollen. I have red patches and I m not sure if they re from scratching or rubbing or if it s something else. I have smooth white discharge which is normal around this time, given my period is due next week. What could be going on with me?
posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Your symptoms could be due to contact dermatitis, yeast infection.
Vaginal examination by the gynecologist and vaginal swab test and microscopy will help in the diagnosis.
Doctor will give following advises:
Single dose of fluconazole
Vaginal suppository of clotrimazole
Apply vagisil cream
Wash vagina with warm water in 2-3 times per day,
Keep the area clean and dry
Drink plenty of water and eat healthy diet
Wear pure cotton loose inners
Hope this may help you

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Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Is The Treatment For Itching In The Vagina?

Hello dear I understand your concern Your symptoms could be due to contact dermatitis, yeast infection. Vaginal examination by the gynecologist and vaginal swab test and microscopy will help in the diagnosis. Doctor will give following advises: Single dose of fluconazole Vaginal suppository of clotrimazole Apply vagisil cream Wash vagina with warm water in 2-3 times per day, Keep the area clean and dry Drink plenty of water and eat healthy diet Wear pure cotton loose inners Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar