This section is about what over the counter treatments are available (not all treatments may be available in that country) and how they help.
Please check all ingredients and check one is not allergic or sensitive to them.
For external use only.
Make sure one uses anti-fungal preparation for correct length of time for it to be effective.
Products should not be used on scalp, broken nails, eyes and mucus membranes i.e. nostrils and around lips.
Aim:
To stop the yeast infection growing and also to kill the yeast infection.
Products are available in many forms.
Forms
When to use ideally
Sprays/solution
for hairy or hard to reach areas
Creams/gels
for large areas
Powder
used in shoes/socks and can be used with other gels/creams/spray solutions
Imidiazoles creams
These work by disrupting the fungal cells (they break down the wall of the yeast cell, the cell membrane by stop producing a product called ergosterol).
They also have antibacterial properties and are useful if a bacterial infection has occurred in a yeast infection and can be used on large areas.
To be effective use it according to the length the manufacturer states.
Please note miconazole and ketoconazole containing products can interact with warfarin and other blood thinning agents as well as cholesterol ‘Statin’ medication.
Allymine (Terbinafine)
This product has a wide range of fungal activity and works by stopping the chemical needed by the fungus to grow.
It is very strong and effective and requires a shorter length of time to kill the infection.
