QUESTION - How do I treat recurrent thrush and vulval eczema - which cream do you suggest?
Hi, I came across your web site and was wondering which product would be best for my combination of problems.
I have been diagnosed with both vulval eczema and recurrent thrush (the doctor thinks that the former
leads to the latter).
I've been prescribed anti-fungal medication regularly and steroid cream as and when needed, though it
doesn't seem to have that much effect and I'm concerned about using it too much.
I also sometimes get eczema elsewhere on my body, like the inside of my knees and elbows (never on my face).
I was going to buy the
Psorexederm cream but then I wondered if the
Previt Cream would be better for such a sensitive area
(although I'm not pregnant).
On the other hand I wondered whether the
nappy rash cream would be the
better choice as the website seems to suggest that's good for thrush.
My main concern is probably the eczema as my doctor seems to think that if I get that under control so
that the area is less susceptible to infection I ought to not get thrush so frequently, but if any of the
creams would be good for tackling both problems at once that would be the ideal.
What would you suggest?
Many thanks
November 2011
ANSWER - How to treat recurrent thrush and vulval eczema (Vulva Eczema)
Hi,
The
Psorexederm Cream is the correct choice and is actually very soothing
and we have often used it with good success as it can be applied both to the external vulva and the internal areas.
If there is any raw areas some slight stinging may be felt but this is uncommon and soon clears.
The PH of the psorexederm is mildly acidic which tends to be unfavorable to recurrent thrush.
Certainly eczema makes the skin less resistant to infection and irritation so your doctor is correct
saying this makes you more prone to thrush.
I don't find steroid creams do much more than suppress the irritation temporarily so I would stop using them.
The Previt Cream differs from Psorexederm only in not containing
Vitamin A which is not recommended in pregnancy so this would be of no benefit in your case.
The
Nappy cream is very similar and shares the same base, however due to
different active ingredients, the Psorexederm is much more effective against itch.
Apply any anti-fungal cream during the day and the psorexederm liberally at night. (pic of my hand attached to show amount to use)
Use a panty liner to avoid staining clothes.
If you are not currently using an anti-fungal cream then apply the Psorexederm morning and night at first to get
speedy results.
You should experience good improvement within 2 weeks and this will continue.
Always wash your underwear in a hot wash as cold and warm washes will not kill any fungal spores that could
reinfect you. We have found this to be a good way of reducing fungal problems in general.
Certainly this will get the eczema under control and is safe to use until the problem has cleared up.
(Unlike steroids it has no toxic effects long term and generally doesn't need to be used for long either.)
Taking a probiotic beneficial bacteria product may be of some help but I guess you probably have tried this already. Anything with Lactobacillus and similar beneficial bacteria.
Let me know the results. I believe you will be surprised how effective our Psorexederm Cream is.
Kind Regards,
David Hosking.
