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I think i have a yeast infection, but i'm not sure. will it hurt me to use an otc treatment? have itching & a little burning on outside.

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Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams answered

No harm: If you use an over the counter treatment and don't get better see your doctor, sometimes other infections can be mistaken for yeast.

Answered 7/29/2013

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A member asked:

I think i have a yeast infection, but i'm not sure. will it hurt me to use an otc treatment? have itching & a little burning on outside.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams answered

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