How to Treat Skin Yeast Infections Naturally

Unlike most rashes, a skin yeast infection is the result of an overabundance of the Candida albicans fungus. This fungus occurs naturally on and in the human body without causing problems, but occasionally it reproduces rapidly, causing a skin yeast infection. You can find yeast infection treatments by combining natural home remedies with diet and lifestyle changes.

Things You'll Need

• Cornstarch
• Anti-fungal soap
• Plain yogurt
• Tea tree oil

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Instructions

• 1

  Wear loose clothing. Tight clothing can trap moisture on the skin's surface, creating a moist environment for yeast growth. In addition, clothing that rubs may cause skin irritation, which in turn provides an optimal place for yeast to grow. In addition, select fabrics that "breathe," such as 100% cotton.

• 2

  Keep your skin clean and dry. Frequent showers and a light dusting of cornstarch will reduce the risk of spreading the skin yeast infection to other parts of the body. Avoid scrubbing or scratching the rash, which only further irritates your skin.

• 3

  Change your diet to cure a yeast skin infection. Yeast grows rapidly when it has ample sugar, heat and moisture. A diet of sweets is the worst thing to eat when you're trying to get rid of a skin yeast infection. Temporarily eliminate all yeast breads, candy, cookies and sweet pastries until the rash subsides. Then, you can reintroduce sweets, one at a time, and in small amounts. Add sugar-free yogurt to your daily diet to quickly kill a yeast outbreak.

• 4

  Indulge yourself with an all-over yogurt spa treatment when you have a skin yeast infection. In addition to consuming yogurt, slather room temperature plain yogurt on the rash after showering and allow it to remain for fifteen minutes. Alternately, you may apply the yogurt directly to a small rash and cover it with clean soft wraps to protect your clothing, leaving it on for up to one hour. Repeat as needed to cure the infection.

• 5

  Ask your doctor about taking a break from steroid or antibiotic medications that frequently cause yeast infections. It can be tough to cure the infection if it is the result of these medications. Request an alternative medication to see if the yeast skin infection benefits from the switch.

• 6

  Dilute pure tea tree oil with aloe vera gel and apply it to the rash after bathing. Tea tree oil is a natural anti-fungal and aloe is a skin protectant. All you need is a couple of drops of tea tree oil in a tablespoonful of aloe vera. Use only pure aloe vera.