Articles for tag: Fungal Infections, Oral Thrush, Sleeping with a Newborn

Breastfeeding Complications: Fungal Infections of the Newborn

Fungal infections involving the breasts are common in women who are breastfeeding an infant, especially infants that may be subject to chronic infection. Most notably, newborns who develop Oral thrush, also known as simply “Thrush”, will pass fungal infections to the breasts of feeding mothers, leading to complications in both Mom and baby. As a ...

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How to Maintain Clean and Healthy Fingernails

Finger nail infections may cause several diseases which can let you in great trouble, if not treated timely. You do daily chores and several other activities using your hands. However, most of us often ignore the proper maintenance and care of our hands, especially finger nails. We do not realize what harm it will cause ...

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How to Make a Foot Soak to Cure Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the skin. Though anyone can suffer from athlete’s foot, men are most frequently plagued by this irritating condition. The following are four different foot soaks that can be made from natural ingredients to help relieve symptoms and cure athlete’s foot. Athlete’s Foot Soak Number One Pau d’arco ...

Fatal Fungal Infections of the Body

Fungal infections of the body can be harmful and severe or minor and insignificant. We are all familiar with fungal infections of the feet. This type of infection is common and rather insignificant. Most people have had a case of athlete’s foot at one time or another. Everyday many people around the world are infected ...

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Dealing with Candida in Women

Thrush or Candida is a type of fungal infection that affects the vaginal area. It is often accompanied by cystitis and can be very uncomfortable. Candida is a normal part of the flora of the mouth, skin, intestinal tract, and vagina and care must be taking when treating it. The Symptoms of Vaginal Thrush Vaginal ...

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Natural Remedies for Athlete’s Foot & Other Fungal Infections

Foot disorders are a leading cause of acute and short term disability in the general adult population. From ingrown toenails to athlete’s foot, many adults struggle to find remedies to improve foot health naturally. Athlete’s foot, a common fungal infection of the feet, is preventable and treatable, in most cases, naturally. Most commonly attributed to ...

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Guinea Pigs and Skin Problems

The guinea pig, also known as the cavy, is a species of rodent native to South America that has become extremely popular as a household pet. Their docile nature and low maintenance lifestyle had made them an ideal pet for many people and families. But, as with any creature, guinea pig’s can suffer from irritating ...

Causes of Itchy Rashes During Pregnancy

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I developed horribly itchy spots all over my body. I had patches of rough, unbearably itchy skin that persisted for weeks. I’d had mild eczema my whole life, but these symptoms were so intense that I thought they must have been related to some other condition. After talking ...

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Clotrimazole to Treat Fungal Infections

Clotrimazole is a drug used to treat localized fungal-related infections. It may be best known under the brand names of Lotrimin or Mycelex. Fungal infections can include skin infections like athlete’s foot, ringworm, and tinea versicolor or other infections such as nail fugus, oral thrush and certain vaginal yeast infections. Clotrimazole comes in different forms. ...