- 1. Wash yourself only once a day
- 2. Wear loose clothing
- 3. Do not get wet clothes
- 4. Always use a condom
- 5. Don't eat sugar and carbohydrates
- 6. Drink echinacea tea
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida Albicans , which mainly affects the mouth and genitals, causing itching, burning, pain and lumpy white discharge, with the texture of cream or carved milk.
This disease manifests itself when the immune system is weakened or when changes in the pH of the genital region occur and can be treated with ointment or antifungal drugs, according to the doctor's guidance.
The following are tips that help to cure and prevent new candidiasis:
1. Wash yourself only once a day
You should wash the intimate area only during baths, avoiding showering whenever using the bathroom, as this alters the local pH and favors the proliferation of the fungus that causes candidiasis. Women should also clean the area from front to back, avoiding contamination by feces, using neutral soaps and avoiding the use of tampons.
2. Wear loose clothing
Light and cotton clothes allow the skin to breathe and prevent the candidiasis fungus from developing as much as it does when wearing tight clothing, because the heat of the region favors the proliferation of the fungus.
3. Do not get wet clothes
After the beach or the pool, dry the intimate area and change your clothes as soon as possible, as the humidity helps the fungi to develop more.
4. Always use a condom
The condom must be used during intercourse between people who are undergoing candidiasis treatment or who have symptoms, to avoid contamination of the partner.
5. Don't eat sugar and carbohydrates
Foods such as bread, cheese, chocolate, cakes and sweets increase the amount of sugar in the blood and favor the development of fungi. Preference should be given to foods that strengthen the immune system, such as fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts. See in the video below what to eat:
6. Drink echinacea tea
Echinacea tea should be drunk at least 3 times a week, as it strengthens the immune system and reduces the development of candidiasis. See more in Echinacea.
