Re: Yeast infection in unusual places

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I use a powder ( like a talc ) called femfresh or one called vagisil for under my boobs. They have anti bacterial propewwrties and keep you dry without going hard and lumpy. They are great when in a hotter climate.

They are meant for use down below, but I use them under my boobs too.

Just a word for those who might not know, ladies are not supposed to use normal talcum powder down below, apparently it's not safe. It's been found that some women have had tyraces of talc in their ovaries after having them removed. They suggest you use an alternative like I mentioned above. My partner now uses these too.

LYnne

[Guest guest]

Have you tried the non shaped breastfeeding bra liners you can get, at least we can in the UK, they work a treat!

Lynne

[Guest guest]

I don't have a problem with yeast infections under my breasts but my

mom has had problems in the past.

What she does in order to prevent it from happening, after she takes

a shower, she will put some 's baby oil on a piece of toilet

tissue (she doesn't saturate the tissue & she stresses that it's

worth it to pay extra for 's baby oil instead of any other

brand). She lightly rubs the moist tissue under her breasts. My mom

hasn't had a problem with a skin infection in that area in years.

> I just wanted to share my experience with this because the doctor

> and pharmacist both tried to tell me when I had a yeast infection

> under the breasts and in underarm area that monistat cream for

> the " other area " would not work for this. At the time I did not

have

> medical insurance and the price for a tube of statin cream was

> almost $100. I turned down the prescription, went home and used

what

> I already had on hand. It worked just great! Until the situation

> cleared up though, I was quite miserable. It stung and was

seemingly

> impossible to keep dry.

>

> At the risk of sounding crazy, I also lined the bottom of my bra

> cups with tissues/paper towels trying to absorb extra moisture. I

> recommend not putting soap on the area when showering but using

only

> water and making sure you pat dry with towel.

>

> , I hope this is resolved for you quickly. Also you might try

> eating more yogurt with live cultures and including buttermilk with

> cultures into your diet. These will help your body fight against

the

> yeast tendency. Eating a diet high in sugars will cause more yeast

> in your body as will taking antibiotics.

>

> I hope this helps. I can certainly emphathize with you.

> Nita