onyxenchanted on Wed, 11th Aug 2010 5:16 pm 



Does she go to day care? A close family friend had a daugther who had this problem and it was becuase of abuse. Unfortunately it’s all too common. Take her to a doctor to check for signs of abuse and they can also give you something for her to take internally to clear up the infection.
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Kay on Wed, 11th Aug 2010 5:41 pm 



make sure your cleaning her private parts properly try carbolic soap its an antiseptic it really works and helps itch.
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Echolalia on Wed, 11th Aug 2010 6:02 pm 



Bathe her twice a day, a bath with warm water, then dry her and put the cream on (get the cream from a doctor, or ask which to use). Have her wear cotton underwear (they breathe).

I heard lots of sugar can cause chronic yeast infections…try to limit it, see how it works.

Ask the doctor about sanitary conditions you could check out at home and her school (or daycare).

I have never heard of yeast infections as being signs of abuse…they are not STDs after all, but who knows?
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Cate on Wed, 11th Aug 2010 6:36 pm 



Wear only 100% cotton panties, dont wear a wet bathing suite bottom when not swimming, hot baths can make it worse, take AZO yeast (it’s sold over the counter), sleep with no panties on at night (if she’s potty trained, which i hope she is). Keep the area as cool and dry as possible.

Yeast grows in warm, wet places the most. So warm baths are not beneficial!
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Iritadragon on Wed, 11th Aug 2010 6:44 pm 



Have these been diagnosed by her pediatrician? It very may well be only a minor symptom of a much bigger problem. You need to get her to her pediatrician, and let them make the diagnosis.

In the meantime, stop bathing your daughter…shower her daily instead. Keep that area dry and powdered. Use only natural fabric (cotton or silk) panties on her, as natural fibres breathe much better than synthetics. Do not reuse any cloths on that area…a good way to avoid spreading the disease, or reinfecting her is to get disposable soap cloths and use one only ONCE. Wash all of her underwear, and everything else that touches that area (towels, face cloths, etc) in HOT water with soap and bleach. Bleach is a disinfectant and will kill most bacteria. Wash that area at least four times every day, dry it and powder it, and change her underwear and shorts EACH TIME.

Once you have the proper cream prescribed by the doctor, continue with this regimen, but making sure to rub the cream into the affected skin thoroughly after washing and drying.

This may need to be done for as long as 2 weeks to get all of the causative spores killed off.
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Maire on Wed, 11th Aug 2010 7:14 pm 



Unfortunately, the vagisal and hydrocortizone cream are only treating the symptoms and not the infection. Only medication can do that and since over the counter treatments are for adult use only, may I suggest calling her pediatrician.

I wouldn’t jump the gun automatically thinking it’s abuse. There are a few things to consider in order to help prevent or reduce the likelihood of more infections.

This time of year (summer), kids spend a lot of time in pools and water activities in tight bathing suits made of synthetic fabrics that don’t allow skin to breathe and air to circulate.
Yeast thrive in moist, warm areas (genital, anal, oral, under arm and skin folds). If she’s spending a lot of time in a wet suit, you may want to think of making sure she dries thoroughly or is out of the suit as soon as she’s done getting wet.

Soaking for a long time in a bubble bath can trigger an infection too. Some soaps can be irritating and if not rinsed well, the residue left behind can causing itchiness and we know what kids do to an itch. They scratch and scratching creates tiny, tiny openings for infection to enter. Consider a bubble bath with oatmeal or chamomile in it. It’s gentle for kids.

Also, make sure after she uses the bathroom, either one or two, that she is clean and dry.

Lastly, diet plays a part too. Our intestinal system naturally has "good" bacteria that helps with digestion and regulation. Dairy products, either too many or too few servings, can effect the flora bacteria levels and cause yeast infections. That’s why yogurt is great in anyone’s diet. It’s nutritional and aids in balancing the flora bacteria we need.
Also, a sugary diet can cause yeast infections as well.

Hope this helps a little. Just some things to think about.
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