Re: itching-please help
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 20:51:45 -0600 (CST)
In the areas you mentioned, it's most likely yeast but only an exam can
make sure. the external yeast can do this but prescription therapy is
needed.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, Ashley wrote:
>
>recently ive been experiencing irritation around the vaginal and anal
>area. It itches and somewhat burns but there is no abnormal discharge
>to indicate a yeast infection (which i've had a few of) but i took a
>diflucan anyway just in case it was a yeast infection and got no
>results. There is no odor, or bumps, or anything else abnomal except
>the itching/burning, so i have absolutly no idea what could be causing
>this, or what i could do to cure it. it almost feels like dry skin, but
>i dont seem to be paricularly dry in that area either. any suggestions
>or advice would be much apriciated. thanx!
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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