Yeast Infection Home Remedies You Could Try

Yeast infections often appear as vaginal infections. They can present as an oral infection such as thrush among people who do not have healthy immune systems or are undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Occasionally, babies get yeast infections in the diaper area.

Tissues infected with yeast appear raw and red. A thick, foul smelling, white discharge may be present. Some experts describe the drainage of yeast infections as resembling cottage cheese. Tissues affected by yeast infections are painful and itchy.

Vaginal yeast infections are common. Many women are especially prone to them while pregnant or during menses. Yeast infections are more common among women with diabetes.

Men and Yeast Infections

Men occasionally get yeast infections. Men are more likely to get a yeast infection if they are uncircumcised. Topical remedies used to treat yeast infections in women may be applied to the male genital area. Excellent hygienic practices should be maintained.

If a woman has recurrent yeast infections without an underlying cause, it is sometimes worth treating her male partner to see if that prevents her infections from recurring. The male may be asymptomatic.

Men who have health issues or who are receiving medical treatments which impair the function of the immune system possess a likelihood of contracting thrush at similar rates to females.

Is it a Yeast Infection?

If you are unsure if you have a yeast infection or another type of infection, check with your health care provider for proper diagnosis. You may purchase test kits and over the counter remedies at pharmacies which are highly effective. If you treat a what seems to be a yeast infection and it does not go away, it may not be a yeast infection. Consult with your health care provider.

Babies and Yeast Infections

I recommend consulting with a health care provider if a baby has a yeast infection. Signs of thrush are patches of white in the mouth. The baby’s breathe may have a yeasty smell. He or she may be fussy and not want to nurse or eat.

Diaper rashes caused by yeasts can become serious. The baby’s skin is red, possibly puffy, and sometimes warm. The skin may peel or little lesions may be present. It is very painful. Again, check with a health care professional.

In the meantime, you may try applying a little bit of plain yogurt to the diaper area. It is cooling and can help to stop yeasts from growing.

You can prevent yeast infections and other diaper rashes by washing the baby’s diaper area every time he or she is wet or soiled.

Use laundry soaps that are free from perfumes. I prefer laundry soaps over laundry detergents for young babies.

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