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A member asked:

I have a yeast infection & my gyno gave me nizoral (ketoconazole) cream. should this just be applied on the outer lips or is this cream to insert into the vagina?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Treat infection: You put it on the spots where you are infected.

Answered 8/22/2014

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Yes: If you have a vaginal as well as vulvar infection it should be applied both places.If you do NT hAve an applicator then it's for outside only

Answered 2/13/2015

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