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A member asked:

Can mixture of baking soda/water really get rid of thrush-yeast of baby mouth and nipples? about yeast diaper rash?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: you can give it a try though, but generally the condition that you described requires prescription medications, good luck

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/12/2015

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