Itchy skin help!

I’ve been dealing with this constant itching down there. I went in for an exam, and my gynecologist prescribed some Locacorten ointment. But then I started reading the contraindications, and it says you shouldn't use it if there's a fungal infection involved. Now I'm stuck wondering—how is he supposed to know exactly what's going on just from a standard physical exam without using a microscope or any testing? Has anyone else here actually used this cream? Since it's a corticosteroid, I'm honestly feeling pretty conflicted about whether I should even touch it.

Go take a dip in the ocean.
And maybe wash your aunt down with some bourbon...

Just brew some Camilla tea for your aunt—don't strain it, and make sure you let it cool down a bit so she doesn't burn her mouth, okay?🙂 Honestly, Camilla can help out with so many different things, so why not give it a shot and see?!

Anthony Grant37 said:tell your aunt to try some Camilla tea—don't rinse it off, and obviously, let it cool down a bit so she doesn't scald herself🙂 Camilla helps with all sorts of things, so give it a shot!

St. John's Wort tea is even better. You brew it, let it get lukewarm, pour it into a little basin, and just sit in it for a while (I usually bring a newspaper). Then you do a quick rinse with it at the end. It works wonders for your aunt and for hemorrhoids too.

steelsailor17 said:Go take a dip in the ocean.
Just douse your auntie in some bourbon and call it a day.

And what else would you want me to do—let everything just dry up out in the sun, honey?

So, I’ve got a fungal thing going on—haven't seen a doctor yet, but it's itchy, and my partner has been dealing with it for a few days now. I was thinking about just grabbing a box of Ecalin Vag and running with it without waiting for an appointment... since it's Saturday and the itching started two days ago. Does that sound smart to you guys, or am I being reckless?

If you're dealing with a yeast infection, I guess you could try stuffing a garlic clove wrapped in gauze inside overnight and just pulling it out in the morning. I haven't actually personally tested that myself, but if I recall correctly, there are plenty of people on the various health forums who swear by that method and say it works wonders. 👍

I’m dealing with the exact same thing and I'm still trying to pin down what's actually causing the itching.
Do you have any visible symptoms, like redness or peeling skin? Because I definitely do. 👎
Here’s how my journey went.
First, I saw my primary care doctor, who ended up referring me to a gynecologist.
The specialist ran tests for fungal infections, but everything came back negative.
He noticed my skin was pretty irritated and asked about my pad brand. I told him I just use Always. He told me to switch brands immediately because he'd seen so many women with this exact issue using those. He also suggested ditching the fabric softener, switching detergents, and sticking to white underwear instead of dyed fabrics.

Then, my doctor prescribed some Claritin, and the itching finally subsided.
He sent me to a dermatologist next, where I did allergy testing. Turns out, I’m not allergic to anything in laundry soaps, dyes, or any of that junk found in cleaning supplies.

After that, I had to go on a strict whole-foods diet for about ten days—nothing processed, no preservatives. Just cooked vegetables, meat, fruit, and zero spices.
The itching calmed down, but as soon as I went back to a "normal" diet, it flared right back up.

For the last month, I've been playing detective with my food. It looks like certain additives are the culprit. So far, I've figured out that ice cream makes it much worse. 👎

It’s an exhausting road ahead. Honestly, who wants to give up all the good stuff just to stop an itch that can get pretty brutal sometimes? 👎

Michael Doyle62 said:He told me he noticed my skin was super irritated and asked what kind of pads I'm using. I told him I just use whatever. He basically told me I need to switch because so many other women have had the exact same issue with those specific ones.

Ugh, yeah, those are hands down the absolute worst pads on the market.

Just grab some Always or Libresse. Seriously, they're a lifesaver.

http://www.nuvenia.it/Pages/Products...ategoryID=3745

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Libres will do if you're in a pinch, I suppose, but honestly, the gold standard is Natracare—you can usually find them at those organic spots like Whole Foods.

Since I switched over to them, I haven't had any of those "down there" issues...

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com

The Natracare line—pads, tampons, even their intimate wipes—is all made without chlorine from pure, natural, organic cotton. No herbicides, no pesticides, no synthetic additives, adhesives, or dioxins. Just the usual marketing fluff...

Walter Myers4 said:Yeah, those are definitely the absolute worst.
Just get Libresse. They're the gold standard.
http://www.nuvenia.it/Pages/Products...ategoryID=3745
🙏 🙏 🙏

I went with Libresse and I'm happy with them so far. 🙂
My OBGYN mentioned some brands from Canada (Virginia?) made of pure cotton, but said they aren't really available here in the States.
Next time I'm heading over to Canada, I'll see if I can track them down.

Michael Doyle62 said:I switched over to Libresse and I’m actually pretty happy with them so far. 🙂
My OB-GYN mentioned some brands from Canada (maybe Virginia???) that are made from pure cotton, but she said they're impossible to find around here.
Next time I'm driving through Canada, I'll keep an eye out.

No way, those are just our cheap local pads—basically just made of basic cotton batting, which is technically "natural" but whatever.
They're fine, I guess, if you aren't dealing with a heavy flow.

Walter Myers4 said:No, those are just our local low-quality pads made from basic, raw cotton fibers.
They’re fine if you don't have heavy bleeding.

Viriana are Canadian pads. 😉
I just picked some up to test them out. They're the "standard" kind. My OB-GYN mentioned that the premium, pure cotton versions are available in Canada, but they cost way more.

Thinking back to those old-school pads made of nothing but raw fluff makes me cringe. I can't stand that texture. 🙄

Michael Doyle62 said:Virginia products are just cheap junk from Canada. 😉
I actually just picked some up to see if they were any good. They’re just your standard, run-of-the-mill pads. My doctor told me that if I want those high-end, pure cotton ones, I have to go find them in Canada, and man, they are way more expensive.

Honestly, thinking about those old-school cotton ball pads just makes my skin crawl. I can't stand the feeling of plain cotton. 🙄

Look, I don't mind cotton, as long as it doesn't feel like it's absorbing everything I've got.
As for Libresse? Please. Those things aren't pads, they're basically heavy-duty diapers. 😁😍

a I was just surfing around when I stumbled upon this
anyone tried it yet?
vi-sense.
second on the list: An at-home testing kit for vaginal infections
I guess going to a doctor is probably easier, and way cheaper too