Question 1

what are some good soaps/body washes for sensitive skin and prevention of yeast infections?

Accepted Answer

Read the labels: Soaps or body washes that have no color, no fragrance and are specifically made for sensitive skin are your best choices.  Other options to help prevent yeast infections are using cotton, or cotton lined, underwear.

Question 2

frequent yeast infections on skin. how can i prevent? are feminine deodorant sprays safe/helpful? okay to use under breasts? vaginal/thigh area?

Accepted Answer

Use topicals: Use topical medications designed for this.  Feminine sprays won't do the trick.  Should use Nystatin powder or cream or an equivalent - ask your pharmacist.

Question 3

does detol prevent yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Dettol: Reminds me of my childhood summers in ireland!  dettol is an admisture of a phenolic compound, chloroxylenol (4.8%) mixed w/pine oil, isopropanol, castor oil, soap ; water.  Phenolic compounds have fungicidal and germicidal activity.  It is great for cleaning surfaces and disinfecting skin surfaces (small area for short period of time) but it would be too irritating and toxic for mucosal surfaces.

Question 4

how can you prevent yeast infections?

Accepted Answer

Preventing yeast: Intravaginal placement of lactobacillus or acigel have been used, but this type of prevention is probably more nuisance than benefit unless you have yeast all the time. A good prevention is to use yeast cream when you have to go on an antibiotic. If you have diabetes, keep your sugar low. More convenient for long-term medical prophylaxis is periodic oral Fluconazole tablets (once a week or month).

Question 5

what to do to prevent a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: 1. Wear underwear that is cotton vice synthetic 2. Avoid wearing underpants when you go to bed at night. 3. Don’t wear tight fitting panties & pantyhose. 4. Use natural tampon/ feminine pads (avoid those which are scented). 5. Avoid douches as well as use of harsh, drying soap on genitalia. 6. Rinse genitalia very well after soaping up.

Question 6

please tell me how to prevent a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Try acidlophilus: Or probiotics you have to take them everyday, avoid heat and humidity in the vulva- vaginal area meaning loose fitting clothes , no underpants when not necessary , getting out of wet and sweatty clothes asap.

Question 7

are there any good ways to prevent a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Stay away from: Sugar in all its forms. Yeast uses sugar in the process of fermentation (beer, wine etc) and taking sugar provides a nice feast for the yeast. It can actually set up fermentation in the bowel and cause "bubbles and squeaks" from the abdomen as it makes alcohol.

Question 8

does vagisil ph balance wash prevent yeast infections?

Accepted Answer

No: No, it makes yeast infection more likely by washing away the normal bacteria that control your pH naturally.

Question 9

are there any good ways to prevent my yeast infections?

Accepted Answer

Find out the reasons: Explore why you are getting them with your doctor.   Yeast infections are due to a fungus called candida which is normally found in the vagina. However, if there is a lack of healthy vaginal bacteria it can lead to overgrowth of yeast. Some causes of overgrowth: antibiotics, ^ estrogen (pregnancy or some birth control pills), malfunctioning immune system, diabetes mellitus as well as friction &gt;&gt;.

Question 10

how can you treat and prevent a yeast infection (home remedy)?

Accepted Answer

Prevent & treat: 1. Wear underwear that is cotton vice synthetic 2. Avoid wearing underpants when you go to bed at night. 3. Don’t wear tight fitting panties & pantyhose. 4. Use natural tampon/ feminine pads (avoid those which are scented). 5. Avoid douches as well as use of harsh, drying soap on genitalia. 6. Rinse genitalia very well after soaping up. &gt;&gt;.

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