Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I am sorry to read the difficulties in getting treated for cellulitis. Let me help you as much as I can.

Yeast infections of the skin are called cutaneous candidiasis and are caused by yeast-like fungi called Candida. They occur when yeast on the skin grows more actively and causes a red, scaling, itchy rash on the skin. Yeast infections are not contagious.

Yeast infections may affect nearly any skin surface on the body, but are most likely to occur in warm, moist, creased areas including the armpits and the groin. Candida infection is especially common among people who are obese or who have diabetes. People taking antibiotics like you are also at risk.

Since your yeast infection is induced by excessive antibiotic intake and probably lowering your body immunity, I recommend you to combine oral tablets and local application of anti fungal creams to combat yeast infection.

Coconut oil though has wonderful healing properties, the hygiene is questionable. It might lead to cross infection of the affected area and lead to new problems. Please add yogurt in your meal which does help body in building immune system, also you can take probiotics. Let me tell you that yogurt and probiotics are supplement to main treatment of antifungal tablets and ointments. They cannot be only mode of treatment.

As most fungal skin infections are surface infections, you will usually need to use antifungal treatments that are applied directly to your skin in the infected area (topical treatments).There are a variety of treatments available in the form of creams, lotions and medicated powders. It is advisable to take the medication after diagnosing the type of yeast infection by you General Physician (GP) / Gynecologist. If you have fungal infection even in vagina, please take vaginal anti-fungal suppositories which clear the infection faster.

If you're buying an over-the-counter antifungal treatment, you need to be sure that you have a fungal infection. You may recognize the rash from a previously diagnosed fungal infection. But if there is any doubt about your diagnosis, or if over-the-counter treatments don't work, contact your GP.

There are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting a fungal skin infection. You should:

Dry your skin carefully after bathing

Wear loose fitting clothes and underwear
Not share towels, hair brushes, and combs

Wash bed linen and clothes often to get rid of fungal spores

Wear synthetic fibers that 'wick' the sweat away from the body, helping to keep your skin dry, if you're exercising

I hope I answered your questions. If you have any more queries, I am available to answer them. If no more queries, please accept my answer.

Regards,
Dr.Mahesh Koregol

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