There are helpful tips on how to treat a yeast infection. Home remedies can treat these infections, over-the-counter medicines and prescription drugs. Medications tend to take a week to treat the problem. However, if the infection is a symptom of another problem, such as a weakened immune system, you may need a different treatment.

The vast majority of yeast-related problems can be treated with over-the-counter medications. Some of the more popular products include Monsitat-derm, Monistat Vaginal, Vagistat vaginal, Femstat, Femiole-7, and Gyne-Lotrimin. These products are used for vaginal yeast infections. They are actually antifungal agents and the active drug includes miconazole, tioconazole, butoconazole and clotrimazole. If these products do not clear up the infection within a week, you should visit your doctor.

For those who have a mouth infection, also called a thrush, they should keep their mouths very clean and rinse with nvstatin, an antifungal agent. If you wear dentures, you should clean them each time you remove them. Adults can also use antifungal swabs and tubes to help treat the oral infection. However, these products are not safe for babies.

If you have a yeast infected area on your skin, you can use creams and lotions. There are also prescription drugs available. It is important to keep skin that has such an infection clean and dry, you should wear clothing that is well ventilated. If your baby has a diaper yeast infection, you should change the diaper frequently and use a barrier cream.

If you have a yeast infection and treatment is not effective or your symptoms worsen, you should see a doctor. All symptoms that require a visit to the doctor include vaginal discharge that lasts for more than a week, recurrent infections, bloody discharge, abdominal pain, fever, and increased urination. The more severe the symptoms, the greater your risk of having a more serious problem, such as kidney infections.