A member asked:

Red vulva and itching more than 3 months.took diflucan (fluconazole) and canesten but isnt going away.hiv test negative at9 months last exposure.what can this be :(?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Allergy?: This may be from a contact allergy which usually appears 1-3 days after the contact ( latex in condom, topical lotion?). Another possibility is semen allergy in a sexually active person. Antibiotic and antifungal agents would not do you any good. See allergist/

Answered 4/7/2016

1.4k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Red vulva and itching more than 3 months.took diflucan (fluconazole) and canesten but isnt going away.hiv test negative at9 months last exposure.what can this be :(?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Vaginal itch, clumpy white discharge, no odor. Took one dose diflucan (fluconazole) yesterday. still itches and uncomfortable especially when sitting. ??

A member asked:

Two days ago i was diagnosed with a yeast infection and prescribed one dose of diflucan (fluconazole). My vagina still itches and is sore. What now?

A member asked:

All tests came back negative for yeast, bacteria, trich, and stds but vagina still itches pretty badly. 7 days of diflucan didn't help. What can it be?

A member asked:

How do I cure candida?! I test + for it and diflucan (fluconazole) clears it up for only 3-4 days and it's back. HIV test is negative. What could be causing this?

A member asked:

21 days Diflucan (fluconazole) for monilial esophagitis. Had swallowing issue for couple yrs. Saw HIV can cause?No sex in over yr, last tested neg. Worried? Not gay

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have swelling and redness. There is itching and sometimes burning after urination on my vulva. I have taken Diflucan but my symptoms remain. Which medication would work best to treat my symptoms and is this a yeast or bacterial infection?

I been taking Diflucan (fluconazole) this morning I woke up with redness on my face burning red rash on my neck and itches. Could it be allgeric reaction?

Ok i went for lab my result shows dat itx candida so my doctor suggest i should use fluconazole , ketoconazole tube and nastatin insert .i have used dem buh my vulva still itching?

Dr. On vacation. On second diflucan (fluconazole) itching is better but terrible redness and burning in vaginal opening. Feels dry and like a rough patch. Herpes?

Taking 2 doses of diflucan (fluconazole) still have a white discharge but most of itching went away and redness & no pain while peeing. what to do?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?