I have a really good friend and she has just given birth and is really tired, i want her to enjoy nice relaxing bubble baths BUT because she has sensitive skin "down there" (thrush) she cant use bubble baths and stuff as they irritate her... does anyone know where I can buy stuff that is proven to not irritate? I want to buy a helpful Xmas gift
2007-12-13 05:50:44 · 5 answers · asked by jones_linz 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
From what I am understanding there is pretty much nothing out there that has a dual role of bubble bath / salts etc and healer?
2007-12-13 06:09:34 · update #1
Many women, (as well as men and children) carry yeast in and on their bodies without any problems. Yeast usually lives in the intestines, vagina, mouth and skin, where ‘friendly’ bacteria help keep yeast levels low. When this balance is disrupted, however, and the yeast is allowed to grow unchecked, it causes havoc in the body.
The vagina is one of the areas most likely to be affected by thrush. Although the vagina is generally too acidic for yeast to grow out of control, it is sensitive to small changes and can easily become an ideal environment for yeast to flourish. Too much yeast irritates the vaginal tissues and this leads to the typical symptoms of thrush.
Symptoms
The telltale signs of thrush include itching, burning, soreness, swelling of the vagina and vulva (outer area of the vagina), and a yeasty-smelling discharge. You may have one symptom or several, and symptoms can range from mild to severe.
There are two types of creams used to treat thrush: vaginal and vulval. Vaginal creams work internally and, like pessaries, are inserted into the vagina using an applicator. Vulval creams are usually used with an internal treatment, to help soothe and treat itching outside the vagina.
Pessaries and creams can be messy – they melt and leak out into your pants – so it’s best to insert them at night just before you go to bed. You may also want to use a panty liner, as some treatments are coloured and can stain.
Length of treatment
The length of treatment varies with different brands of pessaries and creams. It may last one day, three days, six days or 14 days. You don’t need to stop treatment if you get your period. In fact, it’s important to complete the full course of treatment, even if your symptoms seem to have cleared.
The active ingredient in pessaries and creams may be clotrimazole, econazole, fenticonazole, miconazole or nystatin. Nystatin is a little bit different than the other drugs. It is a more general antifungal that works against a range of fungi and yeast. It can take longer and may be less effective at curing thrush than the other antifungal preparations
hope this helps as myself i think it is the bubble bath shes alergic to.
2007-12-13 06:03:21 · answer #1 · answered by fozz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy her canesten duo. ( a cream and a tablet) which will cure the thrush. bath-salts and bubble-bath stuff is not necessary or does any good. i cant use anything like that.
2007-12-13 06:03:44 · answer #2 · answered by heavymetalbitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used french lavender essential oil in my bath after the birth of my daughter to help with healing. It also help you to relax.This was recommended by my midwife. Tell her to get some caneston to treat the thrush also.
2007-12-13 06:42:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy her Canesten and treat the thrush.
2007-12-13 05:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by Lucky Man 2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nice body lotion and talc instead?? I wouldn't advise using anything other than plain water with thrush.
2007-12-13 05:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋