With this cream..how long until I see improvement?
I have a mild vaginal yeast infection..i am using ketoconazole cream to treat it. How long until i?
Question posted by pjur on 6 July 2013
Last updated on 24 July 2017 by Gatorz86
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Gatorz86
24 July 2017
Three days as far as the itch and redness. Don't stop if you feel better. Use the cream for 10 days to ensure it doesn't come back.
traumanurse
6 July 2013
For over the counter 1 week or 5 days is usually recommended. If you are taking antibiotics it may take longer.
pjur
6 July 2013
Thank you so much for the info..just one more question will I start seeing some immediate improvement of symptoms w/in 24 to 48hrs..know it will take longer to cure ofcourse.
traumanurse
7 July 2013
You should feel improvement on day 3 or 4 but it can vary person to person
pjur
8 July 2013
Thanks so much for being helpful!!! ;)
hazelvu
23 Aug 2013
How many times you should put ketoconazole cream/day? I am desperate now with non-albicans candida, has tried everything and now about to try ketoconazole, do you know anything else that can cure this? Thanks a lot
jenik
16 April 2015
I have realised that am getting yeast infection regularly. What causes that. I really need to know.
Delila
25 June 2015
Hi Jenik, i copied and pasted this quote from 'prevention.com'...
"Yeast live in the vagina all the time in small, harmless numbers. But when these fungi grow out of control, the resulting itchiness, burning, and redness are extremely uncomfortable. In some cases, a thick, white, odorless discharge, resembling cottage cheese, also appears. Lactobacillus bacteria (a healthy type) normally keep the vagina's pH and yeast levels in check. But the balance can be tipped by antibiotics, corticosteroids, uncontrolled diabetes, or raised estrogen levels from birth control or pregnancy. Yet, in many cases, there's no easily identified culprit."
I hope this helps...
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