Patient's question:
Female, 22, experiencing burning and itching in the private area, with a bad odor and some redness and swelling. What are the treatments for fungal vulvovaginitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Candida vulvovaginitis.1. Pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear frequently, and use boiling water to wash used underwear, basins, towels, etc. Then dry them in the sun.
2. Apply an alkaline solution (2%–4% sodium bicarbonate solution) to the external genitalia and vagina, then insert 100,000–200,000 units of nystatin suppositories into the vagina once a night for 10–14 days as a course of treatment.
There are several treatment methods for candidal vulvitis, but since the condition varies among patients, the diagnostic approach may differ. Therefore, it is essential for patients to seek a prompt diagnosis to receive appropriate treatment.