Patient's question:
1 Use "Livikang Wash" to rinse the vagina. After rinsing, do you still need to use clean water to rinse the vagina again?2 Is Candida a resistant bacteria? Is it serious? Can Daktarin be used?
Doctor's answer:
Candida is a saprophytic fungus that is widely present in nature. It is one of the normal flora of the human body and primarily lives in the mouth, skin, mucous membranes, digestive tract, vagina, and other organs. Candida is an opportunistic pathogen, and its pathogenicity is relative. Whether it causes disease after invading the human body depends on the level of the body's immunity and the quantity and virulence of the infecting fungus. Under normal conditions, the yeast cell form of Candida that resides in the human body is generally non-pathogenic. However, under the influence of certain physiological or pathological factors, changes in the vaginal/penile microenvironment, and a decrease in the body's resistance/immunity, Candida will multiply excessively and develop into a mycelial form, invading tissues. When it reaches a certain quantity, the human body will develop symptoms. Generally, applying Daktarin or Meik externally is sufficient, or applying nystatin and polygonum multiflorum oil externally can also be effective. Continue treatment for one week after the symptoms disappear to prevent recurrence. For recurrent cases, itraconazole or terbinafine can be taken orally. Local redness after medication is due to drug irritation and is generally harmless and tolerable. If the redness and swelling are significant, switching to Piretanide or Meik for treatment is recommended.