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Suggest Treatment For Yeast Infection

Several weeks ago, I treated myself with over the counter meds for what I thought was a nasty yeast infection. Then, the following week, my husband complained of itching and a red rash in and on his genitals, but he didn't do/take anything and it went away. Now, I have what I think is a yeast infection again. Could we be passing a yeast infection or something else back and forth? What can I do to make this go away? I have endometriosis. Am I more likely to just get lots of yeast infections?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Fungal infection is most common in the area around genitals and the fungus are the normal comensals of the genitals which are kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a imbalance in the environment it will lead to multiplication and growth of the fungus in this area.

The fungus can sustain for longer duration of time in the wet and moist areas, it is most common in females compared to males as the urethra is short.

I would suggest you to follow
1.Keep the area clean and dry
2.Topical antifungal cream
3.Oral antihistamines
These medications will helps to control the fungal infection.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Yeast Infection

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Fungal infection is most common in the area around genitals and the fungus are the normal comensals of the genitals which are kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a imbalance in the environment it will lead to multiplication and growth of the fungus in this area. The fungus can sustain for longer duration of time in the wet and moist areas, it is most common in females compared to males as the urethra is short. I would suggest you to follow 1.Keep the area clean and dry 2.Topical antifungal cream 3.Oral antihistamines These medications will helps to control the fungal infection. Thank you.