HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Flaky White Sand In Anus Suggest Yeast Infection?

My 3 year old has small flaky white things around her anus. Is it possible for her to have a yeast infection there? Or is it a possible worm issue. Plan on taking her to the doctor tomorrow but worried. They do wipe away with a baby wipe. But then more comes out and I wipe them away too.
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Mostly a white thing in anus of the baby is a fungal infection.

But you can confirm the infection with the Grams staining, it will give us the Grams positive yeast cells.

Prolong napkin can cause such infection. So avoid using the sanitory napkins for the baby for long time.

If it's the fungal infection then taking the antifungal drugs can cure the infection, fluconazole oral suspension or in better part topical application of the fluconazole is the final treatment. Doctors supervision is necessary in this case.

Please maintian good local hygiene this will help cure the infection at earliest. Please test the babies blood sugar and HIV status. Unknowingly many babaies my have this issues and so they are infected.

Keep the baby open for some times this can make it dry and this dry ness cause fungus to die.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Flaky White Sand In Anus Suggest Yeast Infection?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Mostly a white thing in anus of the baby is a fungal infection. But you can confirm the infection with the Grams staining, it will give us the Grams positive yeast cells. Prolong napkin can cause such infection. So avoid using the sanitory napkins for the baby for long time. If it s the fungal infection then taking the antifungal drugs can cure the infection, fluconazole oral suspension or in better part topical application of the fluconazole is the final treatment. Doctors supervision is necessary in this case. Please maintian good local hygiene this will help cure the infection at earliest. Please test the babies blood sugar and HIV status. Unknowingly many babaies my have this issues and so they are infected. Keep the baby open for some times this can make it dry and this dry ness cause fungus to die. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.