Patient's question:
Doctor, recently I don't know what's wrong, I've been feeling itchy and painful in my vulva, sometimes so itchy that I can't sit still. I just want to ask the doctor, can hydrocortisone cream be used for vulvar itching?Doctor's answer:
The recurrence of itching symptoms in the external genitalia may be related to inflammatory stimulation. It is recommended that you do not use medication casually. Dexamethasone cream is a hormone-based medication, and it is generally best not to use it casually to avoid further irritation or relief of itching symptoms, or to develop dependency. It is advised that you visit the hospital as soon as possible to test your secretions and diagnose which type of inflammation it is before starting treatment. You can use a weak saline solution to rinse the external genitalia.The condition of itching in the external genitalia is not easily resolved. Friends suffering from this condition should maintain a positive attitude and face it with optimism. Only in this way can they enhance their confidence in combating the itching and believe that recovery is certain.