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Is it possible to have a yeast infection only on the outside of the vagina? if so can i just use anti fugal cream on the outside only because inside does not have symptoms?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

External genital yeast infection always means the infection is inside the vagina as well. There are no pain nerves inside the vagina: absence of internal pain or irritation does not mean infection is absent. Treatment needs to be in the vagina as well as external. Or use fluconazole (DiflucanĀ®) by mouth: a single dose is just as effective as several days of vaginal treatment.

Answered 7/18/2021

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