Is There A Direct Relationship Between Athlete's Foot And Vaginal Yeast Infection?

Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2015

Question: Is it possible that having athletes foot and a vaginal "yeast infection" can be related?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be a related infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Athletes foot and vaginal yeast infection could be related. Athletes foot in a fungal infection of the web of the toes and it is contagious and spreads to various parts including the vagina. The treatment is with anti fungal agents like tab flucanozole for a period of 7 weeks.

My other suggestions would be
1. keep the area moist free
2. wear only cotton clothes
3. take shower daily and wipe the area dry
4. avoid sexual intercourse until you are free of infection

I hope I was of help; if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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