Boric acid can be used as an antiseptic for minor burns or cuts and is sometimes used in dressings or salves or is applied in a very dilute solution as an eye wash in a 1.5% solution (1 tbsp per quart or 15 cm3 per L) of sterilized water. As an anti-bacterial compound, boric acid can also be used as an acne treatment. Boric acid can be used to treat yeast and fungal infections such as candidiasis (vaginal yeast infections) by inserting a vaginal suppository containing 600 mg of boric acid daily for 14 days[11] or for yeast infection of the male pubic region (jock-itch or strong genital odor) by applying the powder to the skin all over the pubic region for several days to a week. It is also used as prevention of athlete's foot, by inserting powder in the socks or stockings, and in solution can be used to treat some kinds of otitis externa (ear infection) in both humans and animals.

Foremost, I would like to thank everyone for being so informtive and candid(a) on this subject. I am at my wit's end. If I thought it would help, I'd pour kerosene on my crotch and insert a sparkler... (oh wait, it already feels like I did!) I'm going to try some suggestions. Thank you again! I wish you all happy private parts! >.<

Ladies... you do not have to mess around with yogurt on tampons, or douching garlic, (yuck) Just go to your local health food store, and in the refridgerator you will find probiotics for the vagina sold with an applicator. This is VERY EFFECTIVE and will cure your yeast infection completely. I would also recommend taking a quality oral probiotic daily, since I have been doing that I never get yeast infections anymore!!

I am going to every website that I remember looking at when I was searching for an alternative treatment for YI and posting what worked for me: boric acid. I did the research after two over the counter kits, a doctor prescribed cream, the diflucan pill, garlic cloves, yogurt, peroxide douches, and tea tree oil failed to help my ongoing/reoccurring infection. Nothing worked for more than a day or two, if at all. I began to wonder what was wrong with me - I had done everything right, cut back on sugar, switched laundry soaps, stopped using shower gel, gave up pantyhose, wore cotton underwear - nothing helped. Then my sister in law came to visit. She tracked down some gelatin capsules (health food store) and boric acid (drug store). I filled a 00 size capsule about 1/2 way up and inserted it at night before bed. I did this for 4 nights and I have been YI free since then. Please, if you're at wits end like I was, just try this. It might be your miracle cure too.

im pregnant and i have been gettin yeast infections over and over. I have tried pills, yogurt, oatmeal baths, cream. I am using the cream now and it itchs and sometimes burns everytime i use it i am wondering is there anything else i can do?

i have an ichy balls for a long time,i used apple cider vinegar for treatment,its efective...

madalas kumati ang bayag ko matapos akong makipagtalik sa babaeng beerhaus,,ang pinang hugas ko ay apple cider vinegar na may halong tubig,nawala naman ang pangangati..pwede na ba itong itigil pagkalipas ng isang linggo?

so your tellin me u had a yeast infetion for 20 years and coconut oil help it?

First it in nice to know I'm not alone in having a chronic yeast issue! I have found that the Yeast Guard products are wonderful.It is over-the-counter and homeopathic! I also read that women who live in areas where coconut is a large part of their diet have no reported yeast infections. The article recommended eating coconut (non sweetened)and using coconut oil in cooking. It tastes wonderful! These are a few things that have helped me over my 20 year search for a cure.

hi i've had a yeast infection for the past 5 years ive tried every thing no luck im so depress i dont no if i cud have a life again

I have been having troubles this year with yeast infections and bladder infections. I have had one every 3-4 months. i dont know what to do anymore fluconazole doesnt help anymore i have tried monistat that doesnt help anymore my doctor put me on something called metrogel and that didnt help. i quit drinking pop and juice. i have one cup of coffee in the morning and i very rarely go out for drinks. i have stress in my life could this be enough to cause my body to go out of whack??

I have been taking antibiotics on and off 4 the last 3months.4 sinus infections.And i just changed birthcontrol pils 2 yaz.i tried the 3 day yeast inf.cure,but still no results.i used it while my period was on do u think that was the problem.

Hello, this questions is for anyone who has used garlic as a suppository to treat a yeast infection- how long does the smell last? I used the treatment for three nights and I reek!

For Anonymous with the four-year yeast infection. Try giving up wheat and gluten for a week or two. I also had yeast infections for four years (constant) and my sister had them for eight years (constant). We both quit eating wheat/gluten (bread, etc.) and have not had another one unless we eat wheat or gluten. It's worth a try!

It's always good to use tea tree oil rinse until yeast infection is completely gone. Everybody is different in healing time therefore there is no fixed treatment period. It's only you who can tell if you are cured. For peace of mind, the best thing to do is when you think yeast infection is gone, go for a check up to make sure it is cured. I know Tea tree oil works for yeast infection! I start using it every time I sense it coming.

So I am using the tea tree oil treatment and I have been doing so for about two days now..does anyone know how long I should use the treatment for so that I know that my yeast infection is completly gone

Yes, yeast infection can start after exercise if we don't take shower and change sweaty undergarments. Yeast infection flourish in damp and moist conditions because moisture interferes with the acidity levels of vaginal area. Therefore, make sure change undergarments after workouts!

Does exercising cause yeast infection? i never had yeast infection till three days ago after working out from the gym. I haven't change anything in my diet or my life style. so i'm not sure how or why i have yeast infection. but i did visit my doctor today and she took sample from my vagina. But she told me i don't have any infection. I haven't changed sex partners and i have been exercising for a long time. so i'm really confused with this whole thing. SOME ONE PLEASE HELP.

I feel bad for you for suffering through Yeast Infection for so many years. I think first you should try to find out what is causing it so frequently. I'd suggest cutting down on sugar intake, stop using any fragrant soaps or body washes,and adding yogurt your diet. Also take Oregano oil or any other immune booster to strengthen your immune system and wash the vaginal area with 2-3 drops of tea tree oil in a glass of water. Then apply Monistat Derm for the rest of the day. Make it a habit.It worked for me. I used all that along with monistat caps. I hope it helps! Good luck!

Re: Using herbal remedies during breastfeeding? I think external use of any herbal remedy is safe during breastfeeding period!

i have been having conic yeast infection for about 4 years( a new infection 2-3 times a month) i have tried the over the counter cream and it worked a dozen or so times (fyi canestin is the best one i tried and there really is a difference) when that stopped working i tried diflucan which worked about 3 times then didn't anymore. I've tried dida an herbal remedy for yeast infection which kept the infection away for one month approx then reoccurred. I've tried eating yogert that defiantly had no affect,same with taking the pro-biotic pills. i have found that sticking a acidophiles ( pro-biotic ) up your private helps relieve symptoms fairly rapidly but is a bit messy ( wearing a liner helps) i suggest using high quality capsules as they are the best the cheep super store ones are not as good noticeably. i tried a candidas cleanse called candida gone and in the last 4 days i got strep throat went on antibiotics and strait into the worst infection of my life. I've also tried Chinese remedies also with limited luck. if any one has any help for me I'm in some serious need of it. oh one more thing that has been the best thing I've found so far its a suppository of glycerin and boric acid that your doctor prescribes not perfect but worked really well the first time. I'm hoping to find a permanent cure all that i have listed ( some that worked ) have only been temporary, at best one month of freedom. if anyone has something to help me be free of these infections I'd appreciate it

Use the garlic clove, the yogurt, or a combination. Garlic is antifungal and antibacterial, so will kill candida albicans and bacterial vaginosis, but will not cause irritation or eat away the delicate skin in your personal areas. That can happen if you have too strong a concentration of tea tree oil. Also there was a case where they thought tea tree oil was causing boys to grow breasts. Anything that may pose a hormone risk or damage to the birth canal should not be used during pregnancy.

hello. i would like to know if any of the home remedies for the yeast infection are safe for me to since im breastfeeding? please help me.. this is the first time this happens to me.

Try a Candida Detox!! I had recurring yeast infections for 2 years!!! I got it every month before my period started. It was awful! Tried all sorts of prescriptions, Diflucan, etc.. nothing worked. So I did a RenewLife CandiGone detox. 2 weeks, no sugar, take the herbal supplements and ALL MY YEAST INFECTIONS WERE GONE. It has been 4 years now since then. AND, I had the added benefit of getting rid of my acne with the detox. I had volcanoes on my face but after one week on the detox, my skin cleared up and I haven't had acne since. =) It was a miracle for me. Now I get comments by health professionals about how great my skin is! It glows! All that for a herbal detox. I can't recommend it more. =)

if i do the garlic one will i smell like garlic and if so for how long

the vinegar in a bubblebath remedy works really well.

I very prone to yeast infections. I am a fan of yogurt and still I get them. The only way to truly cure is dont use a fragrance body wash or detergent. Buy cotton underwear and wash them with non fragrance detergent. Ive been doing much better now.

I had bacterial vaginitious and now from the drugs I took I have a yeast infection. I am scared to put anything internal because my PH is finally normal. What can I do externally or oral and what is most effective. I also seem to be very warm in that general region (butt, hips thighs) is it possible I have another infection or is that from the yeast?

Don\\'t waste your money buying the natural-cure-for-yeast-infection ebook. It basically has everything we already know about yeast infections and in the book has the same remedies as above. Trust me, i know.. I bought it.

Has anyone tried the solution using the yogurt? This may sound like a stupid question, but how do you get the yogurt back out again?

I believe I have a yeast infection caused by birth control pills, but the infection started showing signs during my period. It's driving me insane, and I have a doctors appt. today. However, I'm scared, as I'm an american living in Peru. The medical system is a bit behind that of the U.S. I think I'm going to have to resort to using these home remedies. I'm glad I found this site. I feel more embarrassed though, since I have to bring my boyfriend with me, as he is my translator.

I have found thta the best treatment for yeast infection is to buy garlic oil capsule and insert the capsule in the vagina. ( Use capsules that dilute easily). Another alternative is wild oregano oil mix with a water base cream ( Aqueaous cream) for itchy skin and inflamed skin outside the vagina. You can alos take wild oregano capsule + garlic oil capsules everyday it will prevent yeast infections. I hope it helps.

Do this home treatment help for fishy smell as well?

Yeah, the diluted peroxide really works. I've had chronic yeast since I started puberty. I've been going to doctors for years. I've taken diflucan and everything else. Nothing worked. The diluted peroxide worked like a charm and I'm yeast free!

If you are constantly getting a recurring vaginal yeast infection it is a posibility that your partner has it and keeps infecting you men who aren't circumsized are prone to yeast infections

Girls/Women....Please see your doctor before trying any of these home remedies. Go to your GYN and get a culture test to find out what the problem really is. Most doctor are open when it comes to home remedies. Your doctor could help you monitor your self treatment and if it does not work the doctor can give you a perscription. White discharde could be more than a yeast infection. It could tricamonia which could be cured by taking a couple of pills twicw a day for 7 days.

i have some vaginal itching sometimes and i am using rephresh-prob pills. i have only little itching . which one is better for me to use? shall i continue the pro-b or not? thank you

You should definitely see a doctor. Even if it is not a yeast infection, whatever it is, it is treatable with either antibiotics or anti-fungal medicines. I had a yeast infection, and I was prescribe diflucan. I took the one pill. It didn't really go away. I took another. It felt better a week or 2 later- but I still felt I had it. I saw another doctor, and he put me on another type of anti-bacteria that kills the remaining bacteria, as he said the diflucan only kills on strand - the candidas albicans. There is still remaining bacteria that needs to be killed. This helped me. BUT, I still recommend a healthy diet with low sugar, caffeine and yeast- i.e. a good ph.

I heard about this and tried it -- this works! Purchase a small spray bottle and regular, inexpensive hydrogen peroxide -- the kind that comes in the little brown bottle. Put just plain tap water (you may use distilled if you have it)in the bottle to fill 1/4 way. Fill the rest of the way with hydrogen peroxide. After showering and cleaning yourself and drying, and after every urination, spray yourself with this solution --- and drip-dry!! Using toilet paper or anything else can spread the infection. Change your all-cotton underwear 3- 4 times a day (white is preferable and the hydrogen peroxide won't bleach it out.) You should notice relief in about 3 hours of using this solution! IT WORKS! I also went to bed two nights in a row with plain yogurt (no sugar in it!)inside me -- I used the tubes that come with the vaginal creams. Eating the yogurt (not the same container, obviously) will also help.

i,m trying to figure out what i have, my doctor don,t know what is is first they say it,s yeast and then they said it,s not,i burn a lot and icht a lot and been on all kinds of meds i,m tired of tkeing things that dont work any more so i was wondering if you can tell me what i have or what it could be,it drives me nuts with the itch, first i was told to stay away from anthing that has pufumes smell down below, and no bath just shower and cotten underwar,

im suffering from yeast infection and i feel nervous, i do have stressing life style no time for exercise..and i dont have any idea bout cure for this, cuz im scared to go to the doctor, maybe it will say something other than this..what should i do please do help me..except the other things mention on this site..please i need help.

I have read thru many articles and realise that I am very prone to be infected by fungal, it hapen in the vaginal area, under the breast and recently at the toes nail. What is lacking in me that I am always being attacked by these infection, what is the long term remedy that i should look into in preventing the occurance? Please help & advise. Thank you.

has anyone read this site? www.natural-cure-for-yeast-infection.com? its about that ebook that will help every person who had yeast infection, its worth is .. pls helpif that is not a scam,..

i am also suffering from yeast infection, i have read this web site www.natural-cure-for-yeast-infection.com, anyone there have tried that ebook? im skeptical tht it might be a scam, pls help

This is for Evie - I also got re-occuring yeast rashes under by breasts and my doctor recommended using a Lotrimin foot powder, full strength until the rash was gone the then a half-and-half mixture of Lotrimin and Ammens Medicated Powder for maintaining. This was four years ago and I have not had the rash since.

I've found the absolute best way in dealing with yeast is prevention. Yeast grows off sugar, so it's essential to eliminate all sugars from your daily diet for at least the two weeks your treating yourself for the infection. Afterwards I would reduce my intake of all sugars,including friut juice. Also it's a great idea to try a yeast free bread sold at the health food stores. Ezekiel bread is pretty good. Cooking your food with onions, garlic,(strong anti-fungal qualities),ginger is also very helpful in fighting candida overgrowth. I found chaning the way I eat, drink, and getting some exercise weekly has really helped me overcoming the yeast infections. An added bonus the month I went sugar, and bread free I lost ten pounds, and my digestion felt wonderful!! I really hope this post helps someone. Be Healthy. HEAL*THY*SELF

I am 6 months pregnant and I have a yeast infection. I have had them in the past but this is the first one since Ive been pregnant. I dont want to use any thing over the counter because I dont know how safe they are. I was wondering if any one knew any more home remedies I can try. please and thank you.

What about yeast infections under your breast? I get these a lot. My doctor recommends a cream that has both steroids and antifungals in it, but it keeps returning. I have been told to keep it dry, which I do with corn starch, and to wear cotton bras, which I do not because I am too large and need better support. Any suggestions?

I used the tea tree oil already and while reading this the thought occurred to me that I could be pregnant. I am not trying, but you never know. My question is, what could the damage be if I am pregnant?

Would any of these remedies also work for males with yeast infection?

another remedy that works well is rub yogurt directly on the vaginal area. the active cultures naturally fight yeast.

a solution of apple cider vinegar, water and a little garlic, used as a douche is extremely helpful. The results and the relief we evident immediately

Hi Elizabeth, Using the Tea Tree Oil douche to treat a yeast infection is not recommended if you are pregnant. During pregnancy, it is best to consult with your doctor on how to treat the infection, and double-check that the suggested vaginal cream is safe.

I have used yeast infectin creams twice to try and eliminate this onset of infection, but to no avail. I'd like to try the tea tree oil home remedy above, but I am concerned for two reasons 1. I am 2 months pregnant 2. I have had this onset reoccur since late October. After reading an articule of yeast infections, and the ultimate damage it can cause such as gastro problems, and the spread of the infection into other parts of the body, should I be more worried not haven got rid of it? Can I or should I try the tea tree oil remedy? My gyno told me I can use a vaginal cream, but being pregnant, I'd rather use a more natural means. Please advise.

The tea tree oil yeast infection treatment seems to work well! Thanks!