Question 1

does using baby wipes cause yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Yeast from the stool will readily move into and establish an infection on irritated skin. If the preservatives or chemicals in the wipe aggravate an existing irritated area, it might allow yeast to take hold. Home made wipes using baby oil and paper towels can avoid this when used on irritated skin.

Question 2

can you get a yeast infection due to using baby wipes ?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Even the non-irritating kind can irritate and provoke candidiasis.

Question 3

can you get yeast infection from baby wipes?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Yeast from the stool will readily move into and establish an infection on irritated skin. If the preservatives or chemicals in the wipe aggravate an existing irritated area, it might allow yeast to take hold. Home made wipes using baby oil and paper towels can avoid this when used on irritated skin.

Question 4

how long should a yeast infection last on an infant its been over a month and she still has it?

Accepted Answer

YEAST INFECTION: The dermatitis should be re-evaluated.  Have another md see it. Yeast indection last only few days with proper rx.

Question 5

can using baby wipes help with occasional vaginal itching and help prevent yeast infections?

Accepted Answer

May be : help with the itch, but won't help prevent yeast infection, if you do have it , antifungal creams OTC would help, if no improvement you need to see your doctor/gynecologist , wish you wellness

Question 6

does using baby oil as sexual lubricant cause a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: However any significant change in the vaginal acidity or bacterial balance can promote  yeast overgrowth.

Question 7

can using baby oil as lubricant cause yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Kind of: Any petroleum productsare a bad idea for intercourse/outercourse.  Use only water based lubricants.  The former can cause a variety of infections and desquamative vaginitis as well- the equivalent of skin peeling after a sunburn.

Question 8

can a yeast infection cause you to have pinkish orange discharge whenever you wipe?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Symptoms of a yeast infection may include: burning, redness &amp; itching of the vulva; burning with urination &amp; vaginal intercourse &amp; a clumpy, white, vaginal discharge with no odor. Sometimes the discharge isn’t apparent.

Question 9

can a baby staying in a wet diaper to long cause yeast infection on skin? if not what r causes of yeast on baby diaper area?

Accepted Answer

Wetness aggrivates: Sitting in a wet diaper for a long time can soften the skin & allow it to break down more easily. The actual agent of the yeast rash is the yeast itself that makes up at least 5% of the weight of your poo. Add the two together & rashes are part of wearing diapers.Various barrier creams like petrolium gelly or a&d ointment can help avoid rashes.

Question 10

does a yeast infection cause brain dysfunction in a baby?

Accepted Answer

Yeast where?: Commonly babies may develop "thrush", a yeast infection in the mouth due to candida species.  There are other yeast-like fungu which can invade the central nervous system, including, among others, cryptococcus, coccidiodes, blastomyces, etc.

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