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Tips on Staying Dry to Prevent Yeast Infections

When it comes to preventing yeast infections, heat and moisture are two of the most important factors that we can control, outside of the food we eat.

Yeast can survive in dry conditions, but only in a dormant state. It can only reproduce and grow in a warm, moist environment. That’s why it’s important to keep your skin and crotch area as cool and dry as possible.

High heat kills yeast, but it would be difficult to increase your body temperature enough to kill the yeast without killing yourself, too — although some people do suggest sauna treatments for yeast infections (the jury is still out on that one).

Keeping the skin dry will help to avoid a yeast-caused rash under the breasts, in folds of skin, and in the crotch. Keeping the genital area dry may also keep yeast from moving from the anus to the genitals. The best way to keep your genital area as dry as possible is to wear loose clothing, wear panties that breathe, and avoid pantyhose.

If this is not enough, you can also try using Zeasorb Super Absorbent Powder® to keep yourself dry.

If you find that sanitary pads keep too much moisture against your body, make sure to change them often or switch washable cotton pads that allow your crotch to breath. For more ideas about keeping dry, see the page on treating skin infections.

To learn more about the the many ways to help prevent yeast infections, please see the following articles:

• Preventing Yeast Infections - Some Basic Tips
• Yeast Infection Prevention - Why a Good Diet is So Important
• Do You Need a Special “Candida diet?”
• The Importance of Dietary Fiber in Preventing Chronic Yeast Infections
• Sugar and White Flour - How They Affect Candida Yeast
• Can a Sauna Help You Prevent Yeast Infections?

Important: The information presented on this page and other pages on this site is based upon the opinions of the author, and on the author's interpretation of published reports and articles. It is not intended to replace your relationship with a qualified health care professional, and is not intended as medical advice. 

The author encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon knowledge of the issues of nutrition and health, and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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