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I have a yeast infection and took the medicine i was given... they said to use an anti itch cream to stop the itching but now it itches and burns more?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Yeast Infection: You must be reacting to the anti-itch cream. The vagina as you know is very sensitive to things. In the future use antihistamine pills for itching and leave the anti-itch creams for your skin or the garbage can.

Answered 2/10/2015

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A member asked:

I have a yeast infection and took the medicine i was given... they said to use an anti itch cream to stop the itching but now it itches and burns more?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

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