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A member asked:

Yeast infection. took 1-dose diflucan 2 days ago. exterior itching is bothersome. can i use cortisone cream or will it worsen the infection?

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Anti-fungal cream: A better choice with your documented and presently treating yeast infection is to purchase(Monistat over the counter) or have prescribed anti-fungal cream to apply to the vulva(externally). This will augment the Diflucan Rx. and help relieve the itching.

Dr Bodell agreed

Answered 2/26/2021

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