The doctor has prescribed a cream to be used if the yeast forms and Nyastin powder to be used every day twice a day but still sometimes yeast forms. Usually it's when I'm between caregivers and I'm struggling to keep up with the daily schedule of caring for two children plus my grandma but othertimes it's because she's cold when it's hot and she sweats. Has anyone else found anything that works well to prevent yeast growing?
My mom gets this under her breasts every summer - no real way to lift them to keep them dry but the nyastin powder helps - don't use any corn starch powder as the yeast feeds on it
Unfortunately, my mom's nursing home is fighting me every step of the way on using it - they say it's not in their formulary. I'm on a mission to change that, because it works. They are currently using pillowcases to stop the skin-on-skin contact, tucked into the folds and treating with nistatin powder or antifungal cream. It works, but it has to be done constantly or it stops working.
The key to prevention is to keep the skin folds clean and dry - all the way down to the bottom of the fold, no matter how deep the fold is - and to prevent skin-on-skin contact, because that's what causes the moisture to build up, then the bacteria starts growing and the skin breaks down, causing that horrible odor.
Goldbond Medicated Powder contains menthol and zinc oxide both of which have anti-fungal properties.
I've read that old fashioned amber mouthwash splashed underneath boobs a couple of times a day relieves the itch. Some mouthwash contains anti-fungals like menthol, thymol and eucalyptol.
A good health food store that sells personal hygiene products may have other mineral powders with anti-fungals in them.
I have a feeling it will help. Tea Tree oil kills fungus and bacteria. Do not use full strength, test on her skin somewhere else, check for allergic reaction.
Castille Soap, Rite Aid, with tea tree oil it it to wash that area will help. Dilute one part soap to 5 parts water. Gentle enough to private area, will not sting or burn. Yeast likes that area as well.
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