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How long can zinc oxide cream be used on the vulva skin? 2 weeks? using it as a barrier cream to stop the yeast from irritating the skin?

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Please see an OBGyn to treat your microbial infection. Self medication can be anything from risky to armful.

Answered 1/17/2022

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Once your yeast discharge is gone you can stop.

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