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How do i stop itching near my vaginal area? it's an allergic reaction to the detergent i used to wash clothes

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Dr. Brian Greenberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends: If you are 100% certain it it due to detergent then some topical Hydrocortisone cream and oral Zyrtec (cetirizine) for five days will be helpful. Change detergents and do a second rinse in the washing machine. But, it's important to make sure it is not an infection (yeast, folliculitis, cellulitis).

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Answered 11/28/2017

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