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My vagina was itchy so i used monistat maximum strength itch cream and it burned really bad. is this normal? why did it burn so much?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Schedule follow up : You may not have yeast therefor this medication did not work. You may have had an allergic reaction. The next step will be an examination if not improving.

Answered 3/26/2013

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