Patient's question:
Treatment for fungal vulvitis? All symptoms: Discharge-like substances, strong odor, extremely itchy. Onset time and cause: Duration, about five years. Possibly fungal vaginitis. Treatment history: After medication, the condition worsened, so I would like to consult about the treatment for fungal vulvitis. How is it best to treat it?Doctor's answer:
Hello, candidiasis (yeast infection) is caused by the infection of the blood-borne pathogen Candida albicans. It frequently occurs in women who use hormones or antibiotics for a long time, as well as in diabetics and pregnant women. The main routes of infection are sexual intercourse, hot tubs, towels, and other items. The main symptoms are cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge and external genital itching. Patients must actively treat other conditions that may lead to candidiasis, completely eliminate predisposing factors, maintain clean and dry external genitalia, and avoid scratching. During the treatment of candidiasis, sexual intercourse must be strictly prohibited, and spicy or irritating foods should be avoided. Patients should also use traditional Chinese medicine that has insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and heat-clearing and detoxifying effects to steam-wash the external genitalia. This can not only alleviate symptoms but also inhibit and eliminate Candida albicans.