Yeast infection treatments require your knowledge of the nature of yeast infections and how yeast and fungus overgrows in certain parts of the body.

Yeast infection of the vagina is a problem for a high percentage of women. It’s most often caused by excessive production of the fungus called Candida albicans. This gives the name “Candidiasis” to this type of vaginal yeast infection. Common symptoms are vaginal itching, burning, and swelling. More extreme symptoms include pain during urination or sexual intercourse, and occasionally a white, cheese-like vaginal discharge.

When the situation is ripe, Candida fungi can get to unhealthy, infectious levels. This happens often when the host has a compromised immune system, or contraceptive pills, antibiotics or steroids. Concentrations of Candida can be found in the warm, moist areas of the body, like the vagina, the mouth and the armpits.

A yeast infection of the mouth is called an oral thrush. But it can turn easily turn up in other areas, for example, as diaper rash. The nail-bed is prone to yeast infection. Usually, the natural oils of the skin protect the nail-bed against fungi. However, excessive washing, harsh chemicals, or cuts in the skin can compromise the ability of the skin to defend itself against yeast.

Yeast infections on the skin surface are treated easily with antifungal medicine. Nail-bed infection generally takes longer to treat. In rare cases, the yeast infection may penetrate into the bloodstream, causing a potentially dangerous systemic disorder that must be treated immediately. Again, antifungals are the standard treatment.

For systemic infection, amphotericin B is the usual treatment. For milder cases of yeast infection, antifungals such as nystatin and drugs in the “-azole” family are often sufficient. Common examples are fluconazole, butoconazole, miconazole, tioconazole and clotrimazole. Among these, fluconazole is the most popular. It is usually given in a single oral dose that effectively eliminates the yeast infection. The other “-azole” drugs are the common active ingredients in antifungal creams and lotions, which must be applied topically a few times before clearing up the infection. They may also be found in vaginal suppositories. These drugs are available as both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. When using OTC medicine, one must read the instructions carefully and follow them to the letter.

Other home remedies for yeast infections have been in use for many decades or even centuries. These natural remedies include vinegar douches, vaginal creams that contain boric acid, garlic or tea tree oil, and probiotics such as yoghurts that contain lactobacillus.

A week’s use of these natural remedies gives many women the relief they seek from the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection. The effectiveness of these home treatments is magnified when women take the following precautions:

-Take showers. Avoid taking baths. Particularly avoid hot tub baths and whirlpools.

-Do not wear tight-fitting underwear, pantyhose and pants.

-Do not use scented feminine hygiene products such as vaginal sprays, tampons and pads.

-Boost the immune system with vitamins and supplements. E.g. vitamins A and E, garlic, pau d’arco and echinacea.

-Do not douche.

-Use condoms to practice safe sex

-Wear cotton underwear not synthetic

-Change out of wet clothes immediately.

These yeast infection treatments, in combination with home remedies, are often effective in inhibiting yeast infections. But when the infection recurs within two months, or does not go away after a week of home treatment, a doctor should be consulted for other curative methods.

Kathleen Stevens is an expert when it comes to Candida Cures. To find out all there is about bacterial vaginosis and vaginal odour treatments, visit her website at vaginal-odour.com.

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