

ALL ABOUT CANDIDA
There are more than 200 known species of Candida, a yeast that is part of the normal microbial flora of the skin, gut, and genital tract in healthy people.4 C. albicans is the most common species associated with Candida infections.4
HOW DOES CANDIDA CAUSE THRUSH?
- Candida and the many other germs that normally live in the vagina keep each other in balance.3
- When our immunity is weakened, the risk of developing infections increases.4
- Candida overgrows and the balance of the vaginal environment is disturbed.3
HOW COMMON IS VAGINAL THRUSH?

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
- Vaginal itching and burning4
- Vaginal redness and swelling3
- White or yellow cheese-like discharge3
- Vaginal soreness and irritation (including pain during sex or urinating)4
WHO IS AT RISK?

These are:
- Diabetes, HIV infection2,4
- The use of medications such as corticosteroids and antibiotics2,4
- Pregnancy, obesity2,4
TREATING VAGINAL THRUSH
HELPFUL TIPS
TIPS TO PREVENT AND TREAT VAGINAL DISCHARGE:3
- Keep your genital area clean and dry.
- Avoid soap and rinse with water only
- Probiotics may help prevent thrush when you are taking antibiotics
- Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing and underwear. Wear 100% cotton underwear
- Avoid using feminine hygiene sprays, fragrances or powders in the genital area
- Avoid wearing wet bathing suits or sweaty exercise clothing for long periods of time.
- Keep your blood sugar level under good control if you have diabetes
1. Canex V cream Approved Package Insert. February 2015. 2. Aaron DM. Candidiasis. Merck Manual Consumer Version. [October 2018] Available from https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skindisorders/ fungal-skin-infections/candidiasis-yeast-infection Last accessed October 2019. 3. Medline Plus. Vaginal yeast infection. 1 November 2016. Available from https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001511. htm Last accessed October 2019. 4. Armstrong AW, Bukhalo M and Blauvelt A. A Clinician’s Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Candidiasis in Patients with Psoriasis. Am J Clin Dermatol 2016;17:329–336. S1 Canex V. Each 1 g of cream contains 10 mg of Clotrimazole. Reg. No. 28/20.2.2/0627. For full prescribing information please refer to the package insert approved by the Medicines Regulatory
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