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nyrisa -> RE: magic burns (6/28/2007 3:54:32 PM)
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For either cause, soaking in a tub of room temperature water, with a cup of baking soda added to the water, will be soothing to the skin. No soap to the area, no hot baths or showers, as these increase itching. Try to do the sitz bath 3 times daily, for about 20 minutes per session, then spend the rest of the time either bare skinned, or wearing loose cotton panties, so you get plenty of air circulation and the area stays as dry as possible. Several times per day, you could hold a cold pack against the area for 15 minutes, to help decrease discomfort and redness.
Since you are not sure of the cause, I don't think I'd apply any cream just yet; wait and see if the baths help, or if the itching worsens and if any discharge develops. If you have a whitish/cottage cheesy vaginal discharge developing, then you'd think yeast infection, and go from there. If you see a yellowish or tan discharge, or notice odor, then you'd have to consider a bacterial infection, which would need a doctor's visit and a prescription med, as the yeast creams would not affect it.
If you notice redness, bumps or blisters on the labia, it could be allergic reaction to the cream (even if you have used the same thing before), or it could be an infection, which would need a doctor to have a look.
You can take an oral antihistamine (like Bendadryl, or the generic equivalents). That should help decrease the itching, no matter what the cause, and if it is an allergic reaction, then it will help resolve it. (that is, if you don't have any meds or conditions that contraindicate taking antihistamines).
Hope you get to feeling better.
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