To think Canesten cream for thrush burns and stings for ages?

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I can’t use it. It makes me sting and burn and actually makes things worse but I’m super sensitive. I just ride it out and shower just with water for a few days.

@Potentialmadcatlady Thanks for responding! I applied it late morning and it's still burning. Is this normal for you too?

I find it really soothing as it stops the itching. If you have very sensitive skin or it's kind of raw then I could see why it would hurt a bit. As long as it works keep using it, maybe put a cold or warm compress over the area while you feel the burn.

Iirc it has a lot of alcohol in it which isn't great on sensitive areas or sore skin. 😕

It does say that it may burn and sting though tbf so at least you're prepared

It always made things worse for me. The tablets (which you can buy cheaply online) are much better.

Thrush itself can make your skin really sore so when you apply the cream it can sting at first. If you keep going with it the thrush will clear up and the stinging will stop. But if you can’t stand it you can take Fluconazole orally instead. (I am under a specialist for invasive long term thrush).

Hmmm I would normally burn for an hour or two but I just don’t use it any more. I get it when I have to take steroids so I now ask GP for tablet at same time as she prescribes the steriods.

Yep. Burns me too. Then I have to wash it off which causes more soreness

@wendyelliott I'm probably freaking out for no reason, but does yours also burn for a long time after applying? I'm worried I'm having some kind of awful reaction or something

Never felt it burn. It really helps me with the itching

Personally it's never burned or stung me. I get the initial 'hot' feeling and then it's soothing.

I would have a long warm shower and let the water run over yourself. Then air dry that bit, stick on a big tshirt/nightie and a warm dressing gown and let the ‘air at your bits’ as much as possible over next couple of days.. cotton knickers and lose clothing the rest of the time

Not that I've noticed. There's a hot tingly sensation for a few seconds then it's fine. Maybe you're leaving it a lot later before treating, so the skin is very raw and cracked already? Or maybe you're just more sensitive to the ingredients.

You might be sensitive to it. It made me worse so I had to wash it off.

I have vulvadynia the support group I am in a number of their vulvadynia has been caused by thrush creams. So yes it can definitely cause stinging and burning.

I think it can sting at first but if you can get past the first five minutes it is very soothing.

I find it stings for a long time and makes the skin raw. Fluconazole tablet much better.

same here op, burns like hell.

Yep burns me too, but that preferable to the itch.

I spoke to a doctor about this a few years ago and she told me that quite a few women are actually allergic to it! She prescribed me a cream with a different active ingredient (can't remember the name, sorry). Might be something to bear in mind and speak to a doc about.

Natural yogurt is a traditional remedy worth trying.

For up to 10 minutes. It does settle but sometimes I have to wash it off.