Dear Patient,
Based on your history (shaving → intercourse after few days → burning during urination + painful bumps on labia + clitoral swelling + severe itching), the most likely causes are:
Local skin infection / folliculitis after shaving (very common)
Fungal or bacterial vulvovaginitis due to friction and moisture
Irritation + micro-abrasions from shaving leading to secondary infection
Less commonly, herpes infection (if blisters with severe pain or ulcers appear)
Since you have burning inside vagina + painful external bumps, you likely need both oral and local treatment.
Medicines you can take
• Tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg at night × 5 days → for itching
• Tablet Fluconazole 150 mg single dose (repeat after 3 days if symptoms persist) → for fungal infection
• Tablet Paracetamol for pain if required (avoid frequent Combiflam)
• Topical Candid-B cream (clotrimazole + mild steroid) — apply thin layer externally twice daily for 5–7 days
• Mupirocin can be continued only on painful bumps if pus-like infection suspected
Important care
Do not scratch (will worsen burning)
Wash with plain lukewarm water only (no soaps / intimate wash)
Wear loose cotton underwear
Avoid intercourse until completely healed
Drink plenty of water (reduces urine burning)
You can do sitz bath (warm water sitting) 10 minutes twice daily — very helpful
When to worry
• Fever
• Ulcers or fluid-filled blisters
• Severe pain not improving in 3–4 days
• Vaginal discharge with foul smell
If symptoms do not improve within 3–5 days, examination/picture is necessary to rule out herpes or severe infection.
For proper diagnosis and personalized prescription, you can text me on Practo anytime.
Answered2026-02-20 16:56:33
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