Patient's question:
I am 35 years old this year, and recently I have been experiencing intense itching in the external genital area. I went to the hospital for a gynecological examination and was diagnosed with vulvitis. I am very careful about personal hygiene and also very cautious about sexual activity, yet I still developed vulvitis. The doctor prescribed a lot of medication for me, but none of them seemed to be effective. What medication is effective for treating vulvitis?Doctor's answer:
General treatment and active treatment can lead to other diseases such as candidal vulvovaginitis, and it is necessary to completely eliminate susceptible factors. Always maintain cleanliness and dryness of the external genitalia, and prevent scratching. Sexual activity is strictly prohibited during treatment. Spicy and irritating foods should be avoided.Changes in the vaginal pH can affect the growth of Candida, with the optimal pH value for its growth being 5.5. Therefore, using alkaline solutions to rinse the external genitalia and vagina can alter the vaginal pH, thereby inhibiting the growth of Candida. Use Daktarin suppositories, one per night, after rinsing, with a 7-day course of treatment. External creams such as clotrimazole cream or Daktarin cream can be applied externally to treat vulvovaginitis caused by Candida infection and reduce symptoms of itching and pain in the external genitalia.
It is recommended that you seek active treatment at the hospital, preferably with your partner.