Dermatológia pre prax 3/2011

Quo Vadis in the antifungal treatment of gynecological problems at the beginning of the third millennium ?

While acute episodes of vulvovaginal candidiasis is a highly efficient single antifungal therapy for chronic vulvovaginal discomfort yeast origin tends to have only a temporary application of antifungal effect. In the long term, chronic conditions more favorable to influence the quality of the vaginal environment, and there we have many resources. Vagina and external genitalia are strongly estrogen areas and thus offers the possibility of hormonal interventions.

Keywords: vulvovaginal candidiasis, chronic vulvovaginal discomfort, Candida albicans, therapy