Candida Treatment Options

Candida infections are some of the most common forms of fungal infections that afflict the human body. A number of natural and commercial medications are available to relieve and cure these infections.

Pharmaceutical

• A wide range of oral and topical pharmaceutical treatment options are available to treat vaginal yeast infections. These include brands such as Nyastin Monistat-Derm, Monistat Vaginal and Vagistat Vaginal.

Probiotics

• Probiotics are an increasingly popular treatment for candida. Probiotic supplements contain particular strains of bacteria such as Lactobacillus GG that hinder or reverse candida overgrowth.

Herbal

• A number of herbs have anti-fungal properties that are effective in treating candida. These include tea tree oil, garlic, oregano oil, pau d'arco, burdock and apple cider vinegar.

Holistic

• Holistic treatment options are formulated to normalize the rate of candida growth, restoring a natural microbial balance in the body. Holistic treatments involve the use of digestive enzymes, stress management, diet and supplements such as acidophilus capsules.

Intraveneous

• Serious, invasive candida infections are treated in the hospital using powerful anti-fungal treatments that are administered intravenously. These medications include amphotericin B, caspofungin and anidulafungin.