Patient's question:
How to treat candidal vulvovaginitis? I want to know how to treat this candidal vulvovaginitis. I have a friend who has this candidal vulvovaginitis, and now my friend has been suffering from this candidal vulvovaginitis for a long time but hasn't been treated yet. How can it be treated?Doctor's answer:
I'm happy to help you solve your problem. To confirm the diagnosis of vaginitis, the first step in treatment is antifungal therapy. This involves vaginal medication, washing, and oral medication, all used in combination. Generally, nystatin suppositories are used for vaginal medication for one week. Guaicol ointment for reducing swelling and pain, or alkaline solution, can be used to wash the vagina. Sitz baths for the vulva should be done for a week. Then, a single dose of fluconazole 150 mg is taken orally, which is sufficient. It's important to maintain clean and dry external genitalia at all times.