Yeast Infection Itchy Legs Aggravated by Large Thighs

Yeast infection of the skin is known as 'external candida' and it is a fairly common problem. Men who drink too much can have the skin of the face affected especially above the eyebrows. Women who suffer with this can have it on the trunk as well as the legs. However the yeast infection if left untreated usually takes a strong hold in the legs causing yeast infection itchy legs.

The reason for this is unsure and more research is definitely needed on the causes of yeast infection and suitable treatments rather than one treatment treats all such as standard hydrocortisone creams which rarely work. The area s most affected is usually the inside of the thighs and in the creases of the knees. The yeast infection will usually start between the thighs from the pubic crest and track down to the adductor tubercle just above the inside of the knees.

The problem with having yeast infection located in this area is the thighs become constantly inflamed through walking and friction of the thighs rubbing together. This can be very painful, itchy and uncomfortable especially if you have large thighs or you are overweight. The reason for the yeast infection to take a hold in this area is because yeast infection likes warm and moist areas and this is the perfect breeding ground for microscopic pores of the yeast infection. The signs in this area are small or large rings of inflamed skin which resembles a fungus infection. The rings are very noticeable and can be a mixture of red and yellow inflamed tissue. The yellow area is most likely where the body has been trying to fight off the infection and has left a residue of pus.

Eventually this infection will cover the entire area of the thighs and settle around the knees causing pain on every movement. The subject is usually very dehydrated due to the high level of infection and will have difficulty sleeping at night. Constant pain killers such as paracetemol will be needed to dull the pain. The skin is usually very itchy and dry and it is very difficult for the sufferer to stop scratching. Unfortunately this just spreads the infection further causing more problems. The yeast infection itchy legs will then turn to yeast infection itch arms as the bacteria will bury itself in the creases of the arms especially under the armpits and in the creases by the elbow. The skin under the arms becomes very dry and starts to crack. In worst cases the skin can crack and bleed...

When the infection becomes this severe normal western medicine rarely works due to the make up of the creams which contain products which aggravates the infection. Homeopathic medicines and internal detoxification are the only chance for the infection to be controlled and prevented from spreading to internal organs, the eyes etc. Yeast infection itchy legs should be treated seriously by medical practitioners from the start and not just seen as a rash.

Anna Garcia is a former yeast infection sufferer. Having being fit all her life through dance and exercise Anna was shocked to find that she had ' External Candida'. Anna has a degree in PEd and is now specialising in health and organic diet. For more information and pictures of yeast infection visit Anna's blog at My Yeast Infection Story

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