Question 1

is it ok to use clotrimazole1% topical cream for yeast infection or swelling?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Try that first. Get checked out if it doesn't improve your symptoms in 3-5 days.

Question 2

my gastroenterologist prescribed a compounded "woodwards rectal cream" for my hemorrhoid pain/swelling. what does this topical cream consist of?

Accepted Answer

Ingredients: Sorry, i can't find that particular compound, but the active ingredients should be listed on the packaging, and your local pharmacist or your doctor should be able to answer any questions  you may have.  Good luck.

Question 3

i have circumcision 3 months ago. i still have big swelling around penis. swelling is same for 2 months and not reducing. what can i do to reduce swelling? should i use some corticosteroid creams or some oils?
thanks?

Accepted Answer

: See the doctor or clinic where the circumcision was done. Do not try to self treat, and don't base treatment on advice from this or any other distant forum. Good luck.

Question 4

is there any medications or cream to reduce the swelling and redness of a chicken pox rash?please help. thanks

Accepted Answer

Timing is important: Any medication used has to be at the onset of the chicken pox rash, and clinical history will help your pcp determine if you can use it or not. Valtrex (valacyclovir) is the medicine associated with herpes, shingles, chicken pox. So, don't delay and you should go in an have your pcp examine your rash, and identify the source, and then s/he can over your treatment options.

Question 5

my daughter has a chazlion with two styes for one month. swelling persistent. weve tried topical and oral antibiotics,steroid cream.hot compress seems to make it more swollen. not sure if its cellulitis or normal for chazlions/styes?

Accepted Answer

Opthalmologist: evaluation is what she needs, please don't wait anymore, good luck

Question 6

i washed my sex toy in dish washing soap and it got in my vagina causing an awful reaction. what over the counter topical steroid cream can i get that will get rid of swelling (internal and external) and pain? i am already being treated for the yeast infe

Accepted Answer

Confusing....: Hmm... Confusing situation. I doubt dish washing soap would cause such a severe reaction. Maybe allergy to the plastic (or whatever the toy is made of)? If there have been sexual exposures with partners, maybe it's an STD e.g. herpes. This isn't something you should be trying to sort out on your own. See your doctor, ideally whoever diagnosed and is treating your yeast infection. Good luck!

Question 7

i was using nair and some of it got on my inner labia and now its a little swollen. do i use hydrocortisone/creams/ aloe vera gel etc. if its close to vaginal opening? if so what? and are there foods that reduce swelling when eaten?

Accepted Answer

Should resolve: Most likely it will resolve on its own without any treatment. Food is not going to help it. If the area looks infected or like there is a chemical burn have an Obgyn examine the area.

Question 8

what is the best topical cream for psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroid cream: There is no one best topical. Doctors on this site do not recommend specific brands but all are steroid creams.

Question 9

what is the most effective topical cream for psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

See details: Topical cortisones and coal tar derivatives can be effective.

Question 10

how to repair the skin thinned after topical cream usage?

Accepted Answer

Time and treatment: Avoiding all topical steroids, using Elidel/Protopic type topical until newer boron and other based creams are available. Time, sometimes as long as a year will improve things naturally and as things improve a mild AHA containing moisturizer can help stimulate a little collagen production to aid healing.  Light and laser stimulation may help. Sun protection. Retinoids helpful on the face but harsh

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Is it ok to use clotrimazole1% topical cream for yeast infection or swelling?

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My gastroenterologist prescribed a compounded "woodwards rectal cream" for my hemorrhoid pain/swelling. what does this topical cream consist of?

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I have circumcision 3 months ago. i still have big swelling around penis. swelling is same for 2 months and not reducing. what can i do to reduce swelling? should i use some corticosteroid creams or some oils? thanks?

A member asked:

Is there any medications or cream to reduce the swelling and redness of a chicken pox rash?please help. thanks

A member asked:

My daughter has a chazlion with two styes for one month. swelling persistent. weve tried topical and oral antibiotics,steroid cream.hot compress seems to make it more swollen. not sure if its cellulitis or normal for chazlions/styes?

A member asked:

I washed my sex toy in dish washing soap and it got in my vagina causing an awful reaction. what over the counter topical steroid cream can i get that will get rid of swelling (internal and external) and pain? i am already being treated for the yeast infe

A member asked:

I was using nair and some of it got on my inner labia and now its a little swollen. do i use hydrocortisone/creams/ aloe vera gel etc. if its close to vaginal opening? if so what? and are there foods that reduce swelling when eaten?

A member asked:

What is the best topical cream for psoriasis?

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What is the most effective topical cream for psoriasis?

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How to repair the skin thinned after topical cream usage?

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