A facialyeast infectioncan cause a rash, pimples, and other symptoms like itching or burning.
Heat and humidity can also contribute to yeast overgrowth.
Yeast infections typically require treatment.
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Home remedies as well as over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications can provide symptom relief.
Always consult your healthcare provider first before starting treatment on your own.
This article discusses yeast infections on the face, what causes them, and how they are treated.
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The rash may crust and ooze.
You may also develop small, acne-like pimples.
Acne breakouts dont usually cause itching, burning, or crusting.
Oral thrush can cause white patches to appear on your lips.
You may also experience sore, red, cracked, or dry skin at the corners of your mouth.
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This condition causes scales to appear on the scalp.
How Did I Get a Yeast Infection on My Face?
Diagnosis
Facial yeast infections should be diagnosed by a medical professional.
They can usually diagnose the condition by looking at your skin.
The test for yeast infections is known as aKOH test.
It involves applying potassium hydroxide to the affected area, which then dissolves skin cells.
If fungus is present, its cells are left behind, which can be seen under a microscope.
Your treatment will depend on the cause of your facial yeast infection.
Always discuss treatment options with your healthcare provider before trying anything, especially at home.
Options include:
Take care when using antifungal products on your face.
The skin on the face is sensitive, and some of these products might be irritating.
Avoid getting antifungals in your eyes.
Do not self-medicate for more than one week.
Oral antifungals such as Diflucan (fluconazole) can also help treat more serious yeast infections.
Prescription formulations that combine antifungals with corticosteroids are also available.
Prescription treatments for oral thrush include:
Antifungal medications work quickly.
You should start to see improvement over the first few days of use.
Some treatments may need to be continued as long as four weeks.
Prescription antifungals can cause side effects.
It can cause symptoms like a red rash and pimples.
While unpleasant, its very treatable with home remedies, OTC medications, and prescriptions.
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