Yeast infection is really a bothersome condition since it is very irritating and itchy, although the discharges have no foul odor but the fact that there are discharges makes it very disturbing. Good thing that acute or and mild yeast infection can be managed at home. Since Candida albicans, the agent that causes the infection is a fungi then the main ingredient for the yeast infection cure should be anti-fungal. But before taking the home remedies it is still the best to consult the physician for proper diagnosis and treatment of the infection. Improper treatment or diagnosis won’t cure the problem and may cause delay in treatment that can be dangerous. Although minor yeast infection is not really that alarming, but if the infection spreads through the blood stream and becomes systemic then the infection is quite serious already. Several organs can be infected and affected as well, signs and symptoms may differ from person to person and depending on the site or organ affected, but local yeast infection can be managed very easily and most of the time using home remedies only.
The product for the infection that can be bought just over the counter have these ingredients: butoconazole nitrate (Femstat 3), clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin and others), miconazole (Monistat 7 and others), and tioconazole (Vagistat). These are antifungal drugs that act as fungal cell wall catalyst. It breaks down the fungal call wall and kills the fungi. But before taking drugs make sure that you pay a visit to the physician, having the infection may be embarrassing for some because the common misconception is that it can only be transmitted sexually but it is actually not since people can be infected thru various ways. Another popular yeast infection cure is the home remedies.
Yogurt – soak the tampon in the yogurt and insert it into the vagina for at least two times a day until the symptoms are gone, but try to continue doing it for another 3 – 4 days.
Tea Tree Oil – the use of tea tree oil diluted with an olive or sweet almond oil is said to be effective in treating yeast infections. It’s observed that it decreases itchiness and vaginal discomfort. It is also used for infected men.
Garlic – garlic paste is used to treat yeast infection to other areas in the body not including the vagina, garlic is not used for vaginal yeast infection.
Cold Coconut Oil and Cinnamon Oil – these oils are widely known for its anti fungal properties and kills yeast. Apply the affected part 2 -3 times a day.