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Candida (Thrush) in Babies

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Topic: Candida
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Sort Desciption: Treatment for candida on the skin may include both cortisone ... (oral candida), creases of the skin in the groin, around the bottom, or ...

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Candida (Thrush) in Babies Skin an education program for Maternal & Child Health Infections fungal Candida (Thrush) in Babies Important points Candida in the mouth may occur following antibiotic use Candida occurs on skin that is already inflamed Carefully dry the skin folds after bathing Avoid using plastic pants or nappies when possible Treatment for candida on the skin may include both cortisone creams and specific anticandida preparations prescribed by a doctor When it is in the mouth, there are anti-candida gels or drops To prevent candida in the nappy area change nappies frequently wash and carefully dry the nappy area protect the skin of the groin and nappy area with a moisturising barrier such as paraffin or zinc cream What is it? Candida or thrush is a common infection of the skin caused by the yeast Candida albicans. It likes to grow in warm and moist areas such as the mouth (oral candida), creases of the skin in the groin, around the bottom, or occasionally in the armpits. In the mouth, it causes one or more white creamy crumbly patches associated with redness. It affects most commonly the lining of the cheeks, but may occasionally involve the gums, the palate (roof of the mouth) or the tongue. Candida occurs deep into the folds of skin such as the groin or around the bottom. It then spreads down onto the thighs or buttocks away from the areas of skin contact. It does not occur on normal skin so there is commonly an underlying eczema (dermatitis) which has ...

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