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can i use any baby diaper cream for the irritating itch and discomfort from my own vaginal yeast infection?

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Dr. Tara Passow
Dr. Tara Passow answered
Dermatology 40 years experience
Yes, but...: Depending on the ingredients in the diaper cream, it may help the area feel better, but may not clear the yeast infection, unless it contains an anti-fungal component. If it keeps the area too moist, it could actually make a yeast infection worse.
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