Yeast infection can strike at anyone at any age. It’s a disease triggered by a fungus called
Candida Albicans that causes the body to produce abnormal amounts of
yeast. Although yeast is found everywhere
in the body, too much of it can be dangerous.
The most common types of yeast infection are vaginal yeast infection,
thrush, diaper rash and nail bed infection.
Yeast infection is a highly treatable disease that virtually goes away
without any complications. There are a
lot of available yeast infection treatments for each type of infection and here
are some of them.
Treating Vaginal Yeast Infections
Vaginal yeast infection is easily treated with over the
counter antifungal creams like Miconazole, Tioconazole, Butoconazole, or
Clotrimazole which should be applied to the infected area for one to seven
days. Using birth control methods like a
condom or a diaphragm is not advisable during this period. For pregnant women it’s best to consult a physician
for a remedy.
To prevent vaginal yeast infection from occurring, avoid
using douches, feminine sprays, scented toilet paper and deodorant
tampons. It is also best to wear cotton
underwear and avoid wearing tight pants or panty hoses. When wearing a wet suit or a bathing suit, it
is recommended to change out of it right away.
Treating Thrush
The yeast infection of the mouth called thrush can be
treated with medicated mouthwashes or lozenges that dissolve in the mouth. A recommended mouthwash to use should contain
nystatin that can kill the yeast fungus.
The best prevention for thrush is maintaining good oral
hygiene by brushing the teeth at least twice a day, flossing at least once a
day and using a mouthwash. For those
using dentures, clean them thoroughly before using it. For breastfeeding mothers, it’s best to have
a breast check up for yeast infections.
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