Question:
ANY OTHER IDEAS FOR YEAST INFECTION IN SKIN FOLDS

~~~~~~~~~~~ RE: SKIN IRRITATION * RASH * YEAST INFECTION IN THE FOLDS OF SKIN: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I didnt realize so many people suffered with this problem. I got a zillion helpful hints when I posted my problems with a yeast infection under my breasts and belly apron. I wanted to share them as I was given an expensive prescription cream and there are several good alternatives: Use a hair dryer to dry skin folds Use ANTIPerspirant under the skin (Secret... etc) Scrub rash area and use Yougert in the bath Powder in the folds to reduce moisture Over the counter yeast medication Lotrimin Diaper rash ointment Hope this helps you guys. It surely helped me.    — k r. (posted on July 31, 2002)

July 31, 2002
Gold Bond Powder--yellow bottle...works wonders!
   — Lynda L.

July 31, 2002
monastat or any kind of cream medication used for vagina yeast infections work fantastic...i also use powder with cornstarch...the cornstarch keeps you drier longer
   — LUVY L.

July 31, 2002
I've long since started putting powder in my folds, and when I occassionally do get the rashes, I use bag balm on them. It realieves some of the pain and usually if I put it on at night, then in the morning the pain has went away or severely reduced. Also, my doctor has prescribed Dyflucan for the worst of the worst cases. Good luck on your journey
   — Elizabeth D.

August 1, 2002
Luvy Luvy... never ever ever ever use cornstarch on anything that might be yeast! It feeds the yeast and can make the rash much worse. JK, RN
   — Joya K.

August 1, 2002
You may also want to try the spray type medications that men use for jock itch, since it is also a form of a yeast infection... It has helped me... Try Cruex... The best advice I have is to keep the area as clean and dry as possible, and always wear a bra... Good luck...
   — Melissa R.

August 1, 2002
Above all else, be sure your doctor documents that you have these rashes. They are medical reason for approval for a tummy tuck.
   — L. Maillard

December 5, 2002
My Doc has the same problem with yeast in the skin folds. She to me to buy generic lotrimin at Walmart I did, at tube costs around five dollars and lasts a long time. It really works well and returns to skin area to a natural ph for a long time. It's Equate (Walmart Brand) I get the seven day formula. Try it you will be very pleased, it only take a couple of days to clear it up.
   — Jane F.

September 18, 2003
I used to get those pre-op, mr doc prescribed me some lotion (it was $10 or so), and it went away within days!
   — mrsmyranow