Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Candidiasis
Question: I have problem of Candidiasis in the inner thigh and groin area for more than last 5 years. The fungal infection keeps getting active and dormant. I have been using various medicines as per the attached prescriptions. These medicines have been largely helpful in getting the fungal infection down. However after few weeks of stopping the medicine, the problem recurrs. I am interested in solution to completely get rid of Candidiasis fungal infection. Please suggest suitable medicine for the same.
I have done some research and have found that Caprylic Acid is advisable for countering Candidiasis. There are Caprylic Acid supplements available outside India (Sofgel capsules from NOW Foods). Please suggest name of Caprylic Acid supplements available in India.
I also understand that Virgin Coconut oil is rich in Caprylic acid and its consumption and direct application to the affected area also helps in getting rid of Candidiasis on permanent basis. kindly advise regarding the same.
Kindly note, I have also started wearing loose boxer shorts to avoid skin contact with wet clothes for elongated period of time.
Brief Answer:
go for another course of anti fungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and reports
Recurrent candidiasis can be due to two reasons.
1. Inadequate treatment.
Candidiasis must be treated for at least 1 month after the signs of disease have disappeared. This helps in complete eradication of the fungus. If you have not followed this regimen please take another course of antifungal and continue it for 1 month after symptoms have ceased.
2. Low immunity.
Recurrent candidiasis can occur if immunity is low.
Please get your blood sugar levels and HIV status checked.
Better don't go for caprylic acid now
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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