Patient's question:
These days, I've been constantly feeling itchy in the external genital area, always wanting to scratch it, and there's also a burning sensation, making me unable to sit or lie down comfortably. Additionally, my discharge has significantly increased, resembling curd-like substance, apart from the odor. After consulting a doctor, they said it's candidiasis vulvovaginitis. I'd like to understand more about how to treat candidiasis vulvovaginitis specifically?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you with your question. Since a clear diagnosis of candidal vulvovaginitis has been made, treatment can proceed according to the guidelines for fungal infection. The typical symptoms of candidal vulvovaginitis include a foul odor in the vagina and cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge. For treatment, it is recommended to use a weakly alkaline solution to clean the perineum, followed by the use of either clotrimazole suppositories or nifuratel suppositories, which are antifungal medications. For more severe symptoms, additional oral medication can be considered in conjunction with vaginal medication. It is also important to maintain good personal hygiene.