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Can anti fungal cream dry out vagina skin? i used it for yeast, but my skin seems to be drying out and starting to bleed?

Q: can anti fungal cream dry out vagina skin? i used it for yeast, but my skin seems to be drying out and starting to bleed?

: You are too young for vaginal atrophy to be the cause of the dryness. Yeast infections occasionally do cause vaginal dryness. It appears that you should have your gynecologist examine you for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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You are too young for vaginal atrophy to be the cause of the dryness. Yeast infections occasionally do cause vaginal dryness. It appears that you should have your gynecologist examine you for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Answered 2/7/2022

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A member asked:

Can anti fungal cream dry out vagina skin? i used it for yeast, but my skin seems to be drying out and starting to bleed?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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