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Can canesten combi be used to ease the irritation caused by genital herpes?

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

No.: Female asks, Can canesten combi be used to ease the irritation caused by genital herpes? Canesten combi is a combination of two medications; Clotrimazole to treat Fungal or Yeast skin infection like Athlete's Foot & Hydrocortisone for skin Inflammation of various causes. But, It is not indicated for Genital Herpes nor for other viral infections like Chickenpox, shingles, & cold sores. No.

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Answered 12/29/2022

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