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Is nystatin ointment meant for vaginal yeast infection for outside use? or miconazole cream better for this?

Q: is nystatin ointment meant for vaginal yeast infection for outside use? or miconazole cream better for this?

: in general, the "azole" treatments (miconazole, terconazole, etc) are more reliable than nystatin.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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in general, the "azole" treatments (miconazole, terconazole, etc) are more reliable than nystatin.

Answered 6/8/2023

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A member asked:

Is nystatin ointment meant for vaginal yeast infection for outside use? or miconazole cream better for this?

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