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How Can Severe Candida Overgrowth On The Body Be Treated?

Hello, I have a severe candida overgrowth all over my body intense itchy scalp over 3 months now. Itchy skin all over too. I was on predisone did not work, antihistamines did not either, scalp lotions did not work, now I am using only baby oil sooth but no cure. How about tea tree oil or coconut oil o anything else I am suffering body and scalp severe itchy scalp , please help. I am 29 F, have IBS,
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severe & recurrent fungal infection is seen in immuno-compromised patients. prednisolone its self can decrease immunity increase chances of fungal infection. Get done blood sugar test to rule out diabetes
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How Can Severe Candida Overgrowth On The Body Be Treated?

hi, severe & recurrent fungal infection is seen in immuno-compromised patients. prednisolone its self can decrease immunity increase chances of fungal infection. Get done blood sugar test to rule out diabetes