Candidiasis (yeast infection) is alleged to be successfully
treated either with home remedies or, in the case of a more severe
infection, with either over the counter or prescription antifungal
medications. Home remedies for candidiasis include the consumption
or direct application of yogurt, which contains lactobacillus (a
"friendly" bacteria that kills yeast), acidophilus tablets or
salves, and even lightly crushed cloves of garlic, which yield
allicin, an antifungal. Boric acid has also been used to treat
yeast infections when gelcaps are filled with boric acid powder and
two are inserted at bedtime for three to four nights. Whilst home
remedies only offer relief in minor cases of infection, seeking
medical attention is a necessity as the extent of the infection
often cannot be judged well by the sufferer. Prescription
medication is often the only solution to an infection; the
antifungal drugs commonly used to treat candidiasis are topical
clotrimazole, topical nystatin, fluconazole, topical ketoconazole.
In severe infections (generally in hospitalized patients),
amphotericin B, caspofungin, or voriconazole may be used. This is
mainly talking about female yeast infection, which is much more
serious than male yeast infection.
You probably don't need to go to a doctor unless it gets really
bad. Just don't have sex until it's gone, and wear boxers, not
"tighty whities". "Tighty whities" don't allow enough air flow and
can make you more likely to get a yeast infection.
If you still have any professional questions about yeast
infection, you could consult online doctors, such as Wuhan Dr.
Lee's TCM Clinic, to get professional online help.
