Natural Cures for a Candida Yeast Rash

Several natural compounds are available for the successful treatment of Candida infections. Turmeric oil, omega-3 fatty acids, garlic, boric acid and sodium bicarbonate have all been clinically shown to be effective in eliminating rashes and skin disease caused by yeast. However, always consult a physician before self-treating with natural or herbal remedies.

Sodium Bicarbonate

A study published in the August 2008 issue of, "AIDS Patient Care and STDS" investigated the efficacy of sodium bicarbonate to treat Candida infections of the mouth as commonly seen in HIV patients. The researchers recruited 150 patients and tested their salvia for yeast concentrations and then supplemented them with mouth rinses containing a 5 percent sodium bicarbonate concentration. The authors found that mouth rinses with sodium bicarbonate increased the amount of salvia produced and concluded that it was the best choice to decrease Candida concentrations.

Boric Acid

Boric acid and borax are often mentioned on the Internet as natural remedies for the treatment of Candida infections. In an article appearing in the April 2010 issue of, "Gynecology and Obstetric Investigations," the authors concur that boric acid is efficient in the long-term treatment of unrelenting infections. However, they caution that other factors such as antibiotic use, contraceptives and personal hygiene products have also been shown to aggravate this condition.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids have been extensively researched for their benefits in treating a number of medical issues. The February 2010 issue of, "Molecular and Oral Microbiology" investigated omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) to determine their efficacy in treating Candida infections. The study found that all three exhibited antifungal actions in addition to being efficient for the treatment of several strains of bacteria.

Turmeric Oil

The active ingredient of turmeric, a compound called curcumin, has been shown to be a biologically active component for the treatment of many diseases including obesity, diabetes and bacterial infections. The December 1995 edition of, "Ethnopharmacology" included a study to evaluate the benefit of oil made from turmeric to combat 15 different strains of dermatophytes, organisms that colonize the skin. The authors found that the growth and reproduction of all 15 dermatophytes were successfully inhibited by a 1:80 dilution of oil made from turmeric. Interestingly, none of the pathogens were inhibited by curcumin alone.

Hydrogen Peroxide

The April 2011 issue of, "Photochemical and Photobiological Science" included a study designed to investigate the value of hydrogen peroxide to eliminate bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. The study confirmed that hydrogen peroxide has the capacity to effectively treat Candida infections, but noted that activation was much greater in the presence of a photoinhibitor, a substance that prevents the stimulation of specific light-sensitive enzymes.

Garlic

A study published in the December 2010 issue of, "Medical Mycology" investigated the effects of garlic derivatives to treat Candida infections. The researchers tested two strains of the fungus and found that concentrations of diallyl sulphide, a biologically active constituent of garlic, at a concentration of 500 mg/ml effectively inhibited the growth of the strains through the degradation of necessary enzymes needed by the organisms for biological processes.