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A 44-year-old female asked:
I have chronic subcutaneous cysts under both breasts each time cyst comes and pops a yeast infection follows any suggestions? have had surgery in past
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Powder: Try an anti-fungal powder under the breasts to try and prevent recurrent fungal infections. It's also important to keep the area dry and avoid skin on skin if possible (use cotton or wicking fabric between breast and chest wall)
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Dr. Howard Swidleranswered
Emergency Medicine 45 years experience
Maybe 2 problems: Sounds like 2 separate but maybe related issues. your description of "cysts" sound more like abscesses. They should always be treated (drained) promptly. Yeast infection, especially under the breast are simple moisture problems. Keep it dry. Gauze dressing for drainage, powder for perspiration. when that fails, treat when you need to.
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Dr. Norma Jo Waxmananswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Diabetes?: Whenever my patients have recurrent yeast infections anywhere I worry they may have diabetes that's not diagnosed or diabetes that's not under control. Please get checked
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Can recurrent yeast infections cause vaginal cysts?
Dr. Karen Jonesanswered
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No: Recurrent vaginal yeast infections do not cause vaginal cysts.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I have a sebaceous cyst on my arm pit that has a yeast infection. Is there any way to get rid of the yeast infection?
Dr. Emily Ridgwayanswered
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Anti-fungal medication: You should see your doctor to verify that this is the source of the infection. Bacteria is a more common cause of super infection of a sebaceous cyst.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Could a yeast infection cause a Bartholin's cyst?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not related: Yeast is not related to a Bartholin's cyst.
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A member asked:
I went to the doctor yesterday for thinking I had a yeast infection the doctor examined me and said it was a Bartholian cyst I never seen it until now and the inside of my vagina looks swollen on one side and there is a small white bump on the outside . S
Dr. Marlon Twymananswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Common cyst : The bartholin glands help provide vaginal lubrication and can become blocked and form a cyst. Usually a warm compress can help, in some cases they wil... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
What kind of tests to do for detecting vulva problems such as cyst in the labium, etc? only my left vulvas skin feels irritated despite yeast infection is gone. Skin looks perfectly fine though. No constant pain. Only felt when sitting/walking?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
There are no laboratory tests for vulvar cysts. Such diagnosis is usually based on physical examination. If your symptoms are improving, you may watch... Read More
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Last updated Dec 29, 2014
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