A 22-year-old female asked:
Can you put coco butter on your vagina for dry skin down there to get rid of itching?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Mcgowananswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Can vs should: You can do it, but I would not recommend it. I would see an MD for an exam to determine the cause before treating with anything. May be a yeast infection.
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Dr. Kathy Robinsonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Not a good idea: If you have vaginal itching, then you may have an infection. You could try an over the counter yeast cream like monistat, but if it does not resolve then see your doctor for an evaluation. If you need something for dryness use a non-oil based lubricant. Oil based lubricants can increase the risk of yeast infections.
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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Itching to see MD: It is time to go see a GYN MD to resolve this issue as there may be a ongoing secondary infection in the raw wiped area that needs treatment.
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