Breast Yeast Infection Treatment

[creativexangst.livejournal.com]

I'm having a problem with the fact that my breast are so large, they're causing a yeast infection between the boobs, the nipples, and under the breast. Its itchy, annoying and VERY unsexy. No, Im not breast feeding. So, does anyone know of any homeopathic remedies or something that can give me some relief? I just used some apple cider vinager just because it stung enough to feel good. Help please!!!

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[in-a-safety-net.livejournal.com]

Actually, a friend of mine used vinegar as a YI treatment in the past. I'm not sure how popular a treatment that is, though.
You can use plain (unsweetened) yogurt if you want to go the homeopathic route. If you wanted to use an actual medication you could use Lotrimin.

[creativexangst.livejournal.com]

Hmm...im going to have buy some yogurt then. I usually am somewhat inventive with my treatments of ailments and im usually impressed with the results ^_^

[duckydoo.livejournal.com]

You need to find a way to keep these areas of your body dry and ventilated. You can tuck cotton or gauze pads in where you skin touches. And use an over the counter medicine when you flair up... try Lotrimin or Tinactin. These are common treatments for jock itch or athletes foot. They make a powder that may work well for you.

[creativexangst.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'll defiantly try that. My bras fit perfectly, but my breast have a mind of their own.

[mercy-rain.livejournal.com]

You can use OTC antifungal creams, such as miconazole, clotrimazole, or tolnaftate (these are the names of the drug, you can buy the brand names or store brands, just read the labels). You can use gentian violet, but be warned that it's messy and will stain clothing. You can take grapefruit seed extract, and you may want to consider cutting or reducing simple sugars, carbs, and yeasts from your diet. I would also really suggest making sure you have a well-fitted bra that allows proper support and ventilation - many women are wearing the wrong size, so it never hurts to get a fitting!

[creativexangst.livejournal.com]

Yea, thats how i ended up the size i am now (36F) Fittings are amazing. My boobs just have a mind of thier own! Thank you so much for your help, im defiantly trying some of them.

[gluedupsidedown.livejournal.com]

I had a yeast infection on a fair amount of my upper body skin for a while. My doctor told me to cover it in a very thin layer of selsen blue and leave overnight for a while, or off and on. And, it did the trick.

[creativexangst.livejournal.com]

I'll try it.

[ldy-shadow.livejournal.com]

It won't be very sexy, but Gentian Violet. It'll turn you purple for a while, but it should def. do the trick. I used to get them on the insides of my thighs and that was what cleared it up for me. (Until I ended up immunocompromised from some meds, then I needed actual anti-virals.) I'd slather on the GV, let it dry, and then apply rescue remedy cream a couple of times a day for the soreness. Usually took a day or two to clear it.

You can also try just covering yourself in yogurt. Make sure you wear a t-shirt that you don't mind staining. I had luck with this on my thighs as well, but didn't like getting it on my sheets and couldn't wear pants, obviously...

[creativexangst.livejournal.com]

haha, it might be a lot easier for me to try on my boobs. Thanks!

[rearrangedfaith.livejournal.com]

wow. i never even knew you could get yeast infections on your breasts.

i really need to learn a lot more about my body.

how can you tell if you have one?

[https://users.livejournal.com/-poeticmotion-/]

I get them in summer occasionally.

Its usually very red and itchy, it smells kind of horrible, and its very "moist", but not from sweat, more like its oozing.

[archangelbeth]

Oh, sure -- Thrush is a yeast infection that can go from babymouth to breast (or vice versa) and is a bane of nursing mothers. I lucked out and didn't get it, but it's quite common.

If you google on "thrush" and "breast," you'll probably discover all kinds of ways of recognizing it...

[creativexangst.livejournal.com]

Its a rash thats itchy, maybe a little stingy, in areas that rub together (like my boobies ^_^) and it has a distinct odor to it. Here's a picture of what it might look like.

http://www.y2khealthanddetox.com/graphics/ystbrst.jpg

[creativexangst.livejournal.com]

Ohh...I defiantly want to try that. Yesh.

[loonylupinlover.livejournal.com]

Another vote for gentian violet, or you could try tea tree oil, which shouldn't be as messy. You might want to dilute that with witch hazel, though, I hear it's pretty strong stuff.

[creativexangst.livejournal.com]

Ah! Tea tree oil. Gotta try it.

[yogaswirl.livejournal.com]

You could try an Aveeno bath or oatmeal paste to help with the itching... ?

[sparksofblue.livejournal.com]

I don't know any remedys but I do use sensitive skin deodarant under and between my breasts and that cuts the moisture which subsequently helps prevent the yeast infection.