Question 1

i had a red, dry, itchy rash on my thigh for 2 weeks that kept getting bigger because i scratched. it stopped itching and turned purple the day i applied fluconazole left-over from vaginal candida treatment. so, was my thigh rash from candida?

Accepted Answer

Rash: Fungal infection does not typically turn color when treated.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of vaginal candida ?

Accepted Answer

Itchy discharge: Itchiness. Thick white discharge that looks like cottage cheese curds.

Question 3

not immunocompromised, how did i get vaginal candida glabrata?

Accepted Answer

Candida: Most likely from taking antibiotics for other problem. which suppress good bugs and Candida takes over.  But you did not give enough history to help. Discuss with your Dr.

Question 4

what is the difference between bacteria and vaginal candida? how could treated them?

Accepted Answer

Different organisms.: Candida is a fungal organism(yeast) which is a different type from a  bacteria. They behave and cause different types of infections. Candida is treated with anti fungals like for example diflucan (fluconazole) which comes in oral form or clotrimazole which you could find in a cream form. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics which come in different forms and used depending on the type of infection.

Question 5

what can i do to treat vaginal candida and prevent returnig to me and my partner ?

Accepted Answer

How: Natural approaches to yeast infections: 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 &gt;.

Question 6

i had vaginal candida many times, but noone of medicaments doesn't help for a long time. i eat healthyfood, haveno problems with stomack what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Suppressive therapy: About 1 in 10 women will have recurrent fungal vaginitis.  Most of them can be controlled by treating with an oral or topical anti-fungal to clear the infection and then continue that medication one day each week thereafter for about six months.

Question 7

how serious is a vaginal candida infection?

Accepted Answer

Not serious: Not serious. Just take oral or topical medications for a few days.

Question 8

treating vaginal candida albicans. what type of soap should be used down there? should i stop wearing underwear? best safe practices?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal yeast: Vaginal yeast infection, usually caused by Candida albicans, is not sexually transmitted and there are no "safe practices" to worry about. And yeast because of tight clothing is an urban myth; underwear won't make a difference and neither will the soap you use. Make sure diagnosis is correct, get the right treatment (usually an "azole" medication), and otherwise don't worry about it.

Question 9

a small blue-green circular spot underneath my toenail, in the middle. i discovered it when i removed my polish. i also have vaginal candida. fungus?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The two aren't related, however.  Which is to say, that the candida in your vagina is albicans (most typically) and the candida (if that's what it is) on your toenail would be a different species of candida. Unless you have diabetes or some other medical condition that puts you at risk for getting candida in multiple areas of the body at the same time, the 2 aren't related. There is cream for toe!

Question 10

nipples have been cracked, itchy, clear yellow fluid come out of cracks, on and off since teens. why? i also have recurring vaginal candida. related?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like eczema: and the yellow discharge can be secondary infection of the eczema. Try OTC antibiotic ointment and make appointment to see derm for prescription medicine to clear eczema as well. You may need oral antibiotics. This is unlikely related to your candida but see derm sooner than later.

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I had a red, dry, itchy rash on my thigh for 2 weeks that kept getting bigger because i scratched. it stopped itching and turned purple the day i applied fluconazole left-over from vaginal candida treatment. so, was my thigh rash from candida?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of vaginal candida ?

A member asked:

Not immunocompromised, how did i get vaginal candida glabrata?

A member asked:

What is the difference between bacteria and vaginal candida? how could treated them?

A member asked:

What can i do to treat vaginal candida and prevent returnig to me and my partner ?

A member asked:

I had vaginal candida many times, but noone of medicaments doesn't help for a long time. i eat healthyfood, haveno problems with stomack what can i do?

A member asked:

How serious is a vaginal candida infection?

A member asked:

Treating vaginal candida albicans. what type of soap should be used down there? should i stop wearing underwear? best safe practices?

A member asked:

A small blue-green circular spot underneath my toenail, in the middle. i discovered it when i removed my polish. i also have vaginal candida. fungus?

A member asked:

Nipples have been cracked, itchy, clear yellow fluid come out of cracks, on and off since teens. why? i also have recurring vaginal candida. related?

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