Candida may exacerbate diaper rash, as this yeast grows readily on damaged skin. The infected skin usually fiery red with lesions that may have a raised red border. Children who suck their thumps or other fingers may occasionally develop Candida around their fingernails.
In preventing or taking measures of addressing reoccurring yeast infections in children it is important to start with building up their immune system. Total prevention of infections may not be a practical expectation because the majority of infections are opportunistic or have an endogenous source.
Therefore, social isolation of the child is not recommended. The best and most natural method of accomplishing this is through diet.
A child's diet should be rich in natural foods and provide the necessary vitamins and minerals to ensure the child's full development. Supplements may be indicated that provide anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins, etc.
It is also important not to introduce foods into the child's digestive system that may contain the very elements everybody are trying to avoid.
This element is fungus or mold. Therefore, a child's diet should be free of peanuts or peanut butter as these products may contain mold. Guaranteed organic peanut butter or peanuts is permissible.
Drinking cranberry juice and eating yoghurt helps get rid of yeast infections.
Teaching the child good physical hygiene is recommend. Hand washing after play, contact with animals, and toileting should be taught. Routine oral care after meal and at bedtime and visits to the dentist twice a year are necessary.
How to prevent yeast infections in children?
