Self-Care Guidelines
- Most yeast infections can be prevented by keeping body-fold areas clean and dry.
- Diabetics should keep their blood sugar under good control.
- Treat skin infection with a combination of an over-the-counter antifungal cream (such as clotrimazole or miconazole twice daily for 10–14 days) with hydrocortisone cream (0.5–1% applied twice daily after the antifungal cream).
- Lose weight if you are overweight.
- A NON-pregnant women can treat vaginitis with an over-the-counter vaginal suppository or cream antifungals (miconazole or clotrimazole). The woman's partner does not normally need treatment. Avoid sexual intercourse until the yeast infection heals.
When to Seek Medical Care
See your doctor if your symptoms do not go away with self-care.
Remember that vaginitis can be caused by something other than yeast infection, and you might have a sexually transmitted disease if you are sexually active. See your doctor to confirm the diagnosis.
Signs and Symptoms
