At Almasi Skincare, we offer the best skin yeast infection treatment in Nairobi Kenya which combines the use of prescription medications, over-the-counter products and lifestyle modifications.
What Is A Skin Yeast Infection?
A skin yeast infection is a skin disease caused by a type of fungus known as a yeast.
What Causes Skin Yeast Infections?
Fungal causes of Kenya skin infections include dermatophytes and yeasts.
Skin yeast infections are caused by Candida and they are known as cutaneous candidiasis. Candida is a type of yeast that is normally present on the body. Skin yeast infections develop when this yeast’s population increases and it overgrows.
Factors that enable Candida to cause skin infections in Kenya include:
*Medical conditions like HIV, cancer, diabetes, obesity
*Hot and humid weather
*Tight and synthetic under garments
*Nutritional deficiencies like iron deficiency anemia, deficiency of B complex vitamins and vitamin C
What Are The Symptoms Of Skin Yeast Infection?
Symptoms of skin yeast infections include red rashes, scaling, patches that ooze fluid, and itching or burning sensation.
These yeast infections tend to develop in moist areas of the body like the armpits, under the breasts, groin, and between the fingers and toes.
Skin Yeast Infection Diagnosis
Skin yeast infection diagnosis is made after our Doctor listens to the patient’s history and examines their skin.
If our Doctor suspects a fungal skin infection, they may request a KOH test which is done on scrapings of the skin. Fungal cultures may also be done.
Skin Yeast Infection Treatment
The best skin yeast infection treatment is one that combines prescription medications with over-the-counter products and lifestyle modifications.
Prescription Medications
Prescription medications used to treat skin yeast infection include the following:
*Fluconazole is one of the best medicines for a skin yeast infection in Kenya. It is available as a tablet, cream and powder. Using this oral antifungal medication is the quickest way to treat a yeast infection of the skin when it is combined with a medication that is applied on the skin. The Fluconazole price in Kenya is Ksh 50-100 per tablet.
*Itraconazole is another yeast infection pill that is also used for fungal skin infections.
*Ketoconazole is another of the medications used for skin yeast infection treatment in Kenya though it can cause serious side effects.
The best oral antifungal drugs for yeast infections of the skin are therefore Fluconazole, Itraconazole and other azole antifungal tablets. However, Itraconazole is the best medicine for fungal infections in many parts of the body. Note that there is no strong antibiotic for fungal infections since antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.
Topical medications that are effective for treating fungal skin infections when applied to the skin include Clotrimazole, Oxiconazole, Econazole and Miconazole. The price of the antifungal clotrimazole cream in Kenya is around Ksh 400.
The fastest treatment for skin fungus infection is combination therapy that includes an antifungal taken by mouth like Fluconazole with an antifungal applied on the skin like Clotrimazole.
Over-The-Counter Products
Over-the-counter products used to treat skin yeast infections include the following:
*Terrasil Antifungal Cream which contains 1% Clotrimazole, tea tree oil and activated minerals. It is used to treat fungal skin infections, fungal scalp infections, jock itch, pityriasis versicolor, kerion and piedra. Click here to buy Terrasil Antifungal Cream.
*Molecular AF Antifungal Dynamic Oil which contains Origanum Oil, Melaleuca Oil (tea tree oil) and Cinnamomum Verum Oil which have antifungal properties. It is used to treat fungal infections on the skin, nails, toes and fingers. It is applied twice a day for 3 to 6 months. Click here to buy Molecular AF Antifungal Dynamic Oil.
Lifestyle Modifications
Lifestyle modifications used to treat skin yeast infections include the following:
*Keeping the skin dry especially in the the armpits, under the breasts, groin, and between the fingers and toes.
*Wearing cotton underwear to absorb sweat and keep the skin dry.
To get rid of a skin yeast infection fast and to cure a fungal infection permanently, combine taking an oral antifungal like fluconazole with applying an antifungal cream like clotrimazole and lifestyle measures like wearing cotton underwear.
Skin Yeast Infection Complications
Complications of skin yeast infections include secondary bacterial infections which cause pain, redness and swelling.
Skin Yeast Infections Prevention
To prevent skin yeast infections keep the skin dry especially in the body folds. In addition, get treatment for medial conditions that predispose someone to getting cutaneous candidiasis like HIV, cancer, diabetes and obesity.
FAQ
What Is The 2 Day Treatment For Yeast Infection?
FemiClear is the 2 day treatment for yeast infections of the vagina. It relieves itching, irritation and discharge caused by the Candida yeast as it kills over 99% of them. It is made from natural and organic ingredients like melaleuca oil, olive oil and beeswax. Click here to buy FemiClear.
To get rid of a yeast infection in 24 hours, use the FemiClear 1 Day Dose as it offers fast acting relief from the symptoms of vaginal yeast infection.
Can I Treat Myself For A Yeast Infection?
If you are sure that you have a yeast infection of the vagina based on experiencing similar symptoms in the past, you can treat yourself by using over-the-counter products. However, it is always best to first consult a Doctor before starting any mediation.
What Is The Medicine For Fungal Infection In Private Parts of Males?
Clotrimazole cream is the medicine for fungal infection in the private parts of males. This clotrimazole fungal infection cream for private areas is applied twice a day.
What Is The Medicine For Fungal Infection In Private Parts of Females?
Clotrimazole pessaries is the medicine for fungal infection in the private parts of females.
What Is The Best Antibiotic For Vaginal Infection?
The best antibiotic for vaginal infections caused by bacteria like bacterial vaginosis BV is metronidazole.
Contact our Doctor today for the best skin yeast infection treatment in Nairobi Kenya.