What other conditions could be causing my constant vaginal and anal itching since it has not fully gone away after using Canditral 100 mg, Lulifin ointment, Candid ointment, and Betadine washes, and what other treatments or medications can I try? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What other conditions could be causing my constant vaginal and anal itching since it has not fully gone away after using Canditral 100 mg, Lulifin ointment, Candid ointment, and Betadine washes, and what other treatments or medications can I try?

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What other conditions could be causing my constant vaginal and anal itching since it has not fully gone away after using Canditral 100 mg, Lulifin ointment, Candid ointment, and Betadine washes, and what other treatments or medications can I try?

Asked by Female, 35 · 4 days ago

Vikas Singh

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4 days ago

I understand how uncomfortable this persistent itching must be, especially after trying itraconazole (Canditral), luliconazole (Lulifin), clotrimazole (Candid), and povidone-iodine (Betadine). Since these antifungals and antiseptics haven't fully helped, the cause may not be fungal. Other possibilities include contact dermatitis (irritation from soaps or washes), bacterial vaginosis, or skin conditions like lichen sclerosus. I gently suggest pausing the Betadine washes, as they can dry and irritate sensitive skin further. Please visit a gynecologist or dermatologist. They can perform a simple swab or examination to pinpoint the exact cause and guide you toward a targeted, soothing treatment.

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