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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Winter on May 27, 2022, 01:43:42 PM

Title: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: Winter on May 27, 2022, 01:43:42 PM

My GP thinks I have dermatitis on my vulva - I bought cetraben, but pharmacist today said it has antiseptic in it and can irritate. What alternatives are there?

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: Pippa52 on May 27, 2022, 02:01:10 PM

The YES product range of things can be very helpful - E45 helped me and also Epaderm .... Aquamax to wash with. x

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: Flossieteacake on May 27, 2022, 02:04:49 PM

I have found Betnovate helps when I have eczema on my vulva. I have not found anything else clears it up. The GP should have prescribed you something as many products on prescription help dermatitis.

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: Amazing grace on May 27, 2022, 03:44:27 PM

Hydromol ointment, is very good can wash with it too x

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: CLKD on May 27, 2022, 03:45:29 PM

Your GP should prescribe something if that is the diagnosis.  Why didn't he/she?

Start with something bland - I use LIVE yoghurt for a lot of problems via the digestive tract and smeared on the vagina ;-). 

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: laszla on May 27, 2022, 04:33:39 PM

YES moisturizer is brilliant, main ingredient is flaxseed which is incredibly soothing

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: Joaniepat on May 27, 2022, 05:29:50 PM

Hydromol, Epaderm, Doublebase, and Cetraben are all bland emollients which you can also use to wash with. Ordinary Cetraben cream has no antiseptic as far as I am aware. It is the one I use to wash with. I use either 50-50 Ointment or Emollin spray afterwards, but only because Epaderm and Hydromol are a bit too thick. It's just personal preference. All of the foregoing are recommended by my vulva dermatologist.
JP x

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: Floradora on May 28, 2022, 03:04:08 PM

I use Epimax, Hydromol and Cetraben in various rotations. Not sure why pHarmacist said Cetraben  has antiseptic in it- I’ve just looked at mine and it doesn’t. I find it probably the best of the lot actually. Hydromol is very good but thick and harder to use. X

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: arc73 on May 28, 2022, 03:45:16 PM

I use Dexeryl. I found epaderm, cetraban etc too greasy and irritating, plus I hate the smell, but Yes VM isn't enough of a barrier. Dexeryl seems lighter but still a bland emollient

Title: ?have u tried organic coconut oil,it might help.
Post by: paula1961 on May 28, 2022, 06:59:55 PM

have u tried organic coconut oil,it might help.

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: melanie61 on May 29, 2022, 04:41:32 AM

I use Nivea in the blue pot, simple effective and cheap

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: Dierdre on May 29, 2022, 09:32:44 AM

I use Cetraben for washing, very mild. Dermovate cream prescribed from the doctor is good and YES water base products are organic and good for sensitive skin.

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: CLKD on May 29, 2022, 02:50:25 PM

Too much choice ?  ::) but all good advice.  Vaseline will repel urine which may be another suggestion.

Let us know how you get on?

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: Jellyb on May 30, 2022, 03:43:28 PM

I have used Acqueous cream in the past, that's quite bland.

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: Cazikins on May 30, 2022, 06:33:13 PM

Hi Winter, surely your doctor advised you how to treat this? did he/she not mention seeing a specialist?. I do not want to alarm you in anyway but it could be a number of things.
Can you describe a bit more about your symptoms to us?

Is it dry, itchy? weeping? red or inflamed, smelly sore, how long has it been going on for.

Cazikins xx

Title: Re: What is the blandest emollient I can use on vulva?
Post by: pepperminty on May 31, 2022, 05:57:45 AM

Emuvate in an ointment base is usually what vulva dermatologists suggest, to be used for 3 weeks and then stopped ( skin cycle) . Use an an emollient wash, the blander the better, such as hydromol. allow at least 30 minutes after the steriod ointment before you put anything else on. Shower if possible, don't wear pantyliners, wash knickers in gentle washing powder at a high temp. Go knickerless. No rubbing.

We are all different, but I would advise not throwing the kitchen sink at it , as less is more.

I hope you get relief soon.   - if you have no joy ask to be referred to a vulval dermatologist.

Best Wishes PMxx