A member asked:

I am allergic to any antifungal med with "ole" in it. can i use cortisone cream for a mild yeast infection? i haven't had any discharge with it. thank you?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Steroids creams (hydrocortisone etc) are exactly the wrong thing to use in this situation: don't do it. They inhibit the immune response to yeast and can make vaginal yeast infections worse. There are non-azole anti-yeast medications, but none over the counter; contact your doctor about alternate treatments such as nystatin (and others). Good luck.

Answered 7/25/2021

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