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Can hemmorhoid creams cause yeast infections?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Petroluem: Based creams can trap moisture on the skin and being a dark moist area it is a fertile region for yeast to grow. Best to keep the area dry with corn starch powder.

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/30/2013

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