Patient's question:
Itching in the groin areaDoctor's answer:
1 General treatment: Active treatment can eliminate susceptible factors. Maintain external genital hygiene and dryness, avoid scratching. Sexual activity is prohibited during treatment. Avoid spicy and irritating foods.2 Changing the vaginal pH: The optimal pH value for Candida growth is 5.5. Therefore, using alkaline solutions to rinse the external genitalia and vagina can alter the vaginal pH, inhibiting the growth and reproduction of Candida. A 2%–4% baking soda solution can be used to rinse the vagina once or twice daily, with 2 weeks constituting one course. After rinsing, the external genitalia should be dried to maintain dryness and inhibit the growth of Candida.
3 Vaginal medication: Use medications or solutions such as Fuyanjie or Jie'eryin vaginal wash.