General Tips Thrush

• Try not to scratch the genital area.
• Wash genital area with water.
• Take showers instead of baths in general.
• Bathing in warm salty water can relieve the itch and help with recovery.
• Avoid very hot baths and hot tubs.
• Dry the infected area thoroughly.
• Use fragrance/perfume free products.
• Don’t douche, as this will flush out beneficial bacteria and change the acidity of your vagina.
• Take all hygiene measures.
• Always wash your hands thoroughly.
• Avoid antiseptics, soaps, foam baths, douches and bubble baths, one can consider aqueous cream or products which are perfume free.
• Don’t wear tight/synthetic pants (jeans) or tight clothing i.e tight pantyhose that are tight to the crotch.
• Use cotton underwear.
• Change your tampon, menstrual pad, or panty liner frequently.
• Keep genital area cool.
• Use condoms to prevent sexual transmitted disease.
• Check if not allergic to latex condoms as medicinal products can damage latex condoms, non latex condoms available.
• Avoid spermicidal cream and lubricants if one is sensitive to them
• When receiving medication from pharmacist, always complete course.
• Try to avoid sex.
• Pro-biotic yoghurts may help.
• Ironing/tumble drying underwear may kill any remaining fungal spores.
• Wash underwear in non-biological detergent.
• Dry to cut down on bread and eat a healthy diet.
• Cut down on alcohol consumption
• Eat less spicy food.
• Cut down on tea and coffee (it can irritate the bladder and cause dehydration).
• If have vaginal dryness talk to your pharmacist and discuss what products are available (applies to females only).
• Always pull your foreskin back (if possible) and wash (applies to males only).

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Natural treatments and tips (DR Axe)