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Is There A Direct Relationship Between Athlete's Foot And Vaginal Yeast Infection?
Question: Is it possible that having athletes foot and a vaginal "yeast infection" can be related?
Brief Answer:
Could be a related infection
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query
Athletes foot and vaginal yeast infection could be related. Athletes foot in a fungal infection of the web of the toes and it is contagious and spreads to various parts including the vagina. The treatment is with anti fungal agents like tab flucanozole for a period of 7 weeks.
My other suggestions would be
1. keep the area moist free
2. wear only cotton clothes
3. take shower daily and wipe the area dry
4. avoid sexual intercourse until you are free of infection
I hope I was of help; if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Could be a related infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Athletes foot and vaginal yeast infection could be related. Athletes foot in a fungal infection of the web of the toes and it is contagious and spreads to various parts including the vagina. The treatment is with anti fungal agents like tab flucanozole for a period of 7 weeks.
My other suggestions would be
1. keep the area moist free
2. wear only cotton clothes
3. take shower daily and wipe the area dry
4. avoid sexual intercourse until you are free of infection
I hope I was of help; if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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