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Vaginal health
I have been going through the persistent vaginal itching and redness and thick, cottony, cheese-like, odourless discharge slightly yellowish. I have taken medication after consulting a gynaecologist. the problem has improved but persists. Since my skin has become very thin and sensitive causing one or two small cuts around the vagina. Since all my STI reports are clear, including HPV and Pap smear tests. What could be the reason for the infection? Do I need to consult a dermatologist?
●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 .
●𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰
●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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Opinion
• Your symptoms are most suggestive of recurrent or partially treated candidal (yeast) infection
• The “thick, curdy discharge + itching + redness” pattern fits fungal infection, even if STI tests are negative
• Persistent symptoms with thin, sensitive skin and small cuts can occur due to chronic irritation, repeated infections, or over-treatment
• Other contributing factors can include hormonal changes, diabetes, tight clothing, moisture, or altered vaginal flora
Next Steps
• You may need a longer or maintenance antifungal treatment plan, not just short courses
• Get evaluated for predisposing factors like blood sugar levels, recurrent antibiotic use, or hormonal imbalance
• A combined dermatology + gynecology approach can help if symptoms are persistent
Helpful Tips / Words of Caution
• Avoid using harsh soaps, vaginal washes, or frequent internal cleaning
• Wear loose, breathable cotton underwear and keep the area dry
• Avoid tight clothing and prolonged moisture (sweating, damp clothes)
• Do not self-use steroid creams—they can worsen fungal infections
• Complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve early to prevent recurrence
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This can be treated, do you have any other comorbidities like diabetes?
Currently on any other medications?
Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment
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Health Tips
Apply plain coconut oil over affected area twice a day
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