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Can i use cortaid cream 1% hydrocortisone cream for the itch of a yeast infection? it helped me last time i did it.
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Yes: The Hydrocortisone will help with the itching and irritation, but you will still need to use an anti fungal medication to get rid of the yeast causing the problem. These are available over the counter and work well.
Answered 5/29/2017
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