Topical treatments

[OverTheRainbow]

Hi. I've just had what I believe is my first OB (how do you know if it's your first?). Any topical treatments I can use to heal quickly and relieve itching? Anyone else get very itchy labia even though OB is elsewhere? Listened to recording on this page which suggested not to use anything topical - just don't know why?

thanks

[HikingGirl]

For what it’s worth, my primary symptom for outbreaks is itching and I found acyclovir to be a godsend for making that go away. Some people have found relief with tea tree oil, but it’s really important that it’s diluted (just a drop or two on a wet cotton square), and probably best for partially healed sores as it may really sting otherwise. Although this isn’t a topical treatment, I’ve seen others mention that soaking in a bath with some Epsom salts is also soothing.

[OverTheRainbow]

Thanks HikingGirl