Patient's question:
1 Use "Livikang lotion" to rinse the vagina. After rinsing, do you still need to use clean water to rinse the vagina again?2 Is Candida a resistant bacterium? Is it serious? Can Daktarine 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 human immune system 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 certain physiological or pathological factors, changes in the vaginal/penile internal environment, a decrease in the body's resistance or immunity, can lead to the mass proliferation of Candida, which then develops into a mycelial form, invades tissues, and, when reaching a certain quantity, causes the human body to develop symptoms. Generally, applying Daktarin or Meik externally is sufficient, or it can be treated with nystatin and polygonum oil externally. Continue treatment for one week after the symptoms disappear to prevent recurrence. For recurrent cases, it is recommended to take itraconazole or terbinafine orally. Local redness after medication is due to drug irritation and is generally harmless and tolerable. If the redness and swelling are significant, you can switch to using Piresone or Meik for treatment.