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Analysis of the condition: Hello, if candidal vulvovaginitis is detected, it should be treated promptly, and the treatment must be thorough to prevent recurrence.Suggestions for treatment: The treatment methods include:
1. Actively treat other diseases that can cause candidal vulvovaginitis and eliminate predisposing factors. Maintain cleanliness and dryness of the external genitalia and avoid scratching.
2. Use vaginal suppositories for treatment. Commonly used suppositories include nystatin suppositories, terconazole suppositories, or clotrimazole suppositories, etc. Insert one suppository into the deep vagina each night for 7 consecutive days. Before inserting the medication, you may first rinse the external genitalia and vagina with a 2%–3% soda solution.
3. External ointments: Apply clotrimazole ointment or terconazole ointment externally several times a day for 2 weeks.
4. Oral medication: For stubborn cases, fluconazole can be taken orally, 150 mg per dose, once a day, for 3 consecutive days. Abstain from sexual activity during treatment.