A very common medical health problem, fungal infection in private parts is caused by Candida (mainly candida albicans). It is the most common fungus (yeast) that tends to cause fungal infection in private parts. Its infection is known as candidiasis or thrush or yeast infection. Candida infection is more common in women than men. In women, this infection is known as vaginal candidiasis or vaginal yeast infection. Several bacteria and yeast live in our body without causing any trouble. When there occurs an imbalance between bacterial and yeast growth in the body, then yeast overgrows that can cause candidiasis. Weak immune system, uncontrolled diabetes, recent course of antibiotics, hormonal changes, taking oral contraceptives by females, stress and irritation from use of some soaps tends to predispose a person to fungal infection. The symptoms of this infection in females include itching in the vagina and vulva; soreness, redness, swelling, burning in the vulva and vagina; vaginal discharge (thick white); cracks in the vaginal wall; painful intercourse and pain or burning on passing urine.

In males, fungal infection can affect the head of penis and the foreskin and is called penile candidiasis or penile thrush. The signs and symptoms in males include itching, burning, soreness, redness, rash, swelling on the head of penis, small bumps on the head of penis, thick white discharge under the foreskin, cracked foreskin and pain / burning when urinating or during intercourse. In males, if fungal infection is not treated on time, it can lead to inflammation of glans penis medically known as balanitis.

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic medicines treat cases of fungal infection in private parts naturally. These medicines focus on body’s self – healing mechanism to fight infection to bring natural recovery. They treat fungal infections safely and effectively with zero side effects. Homeopathic medicines help in managing signs and symptoms of fungal infection including itching, burning, soreness, pain, vaginal discharge along with healing rash and any eruptions on the genitals, if present. There are numerous medicines for treating fungal infection in private parts in homeopathy. In every case, the most suitable medicine has to be recommended after detailed analysis in every individual case. It is advised to take homeopathic medicines only after consulting a homeopathic physician and avoid self – medication.

Homeopathic Medicines For Women

1. Sepia – Top Medicine

Sepia is the best medicine for managing fungal infection in females. This medicine helps in almost all the complaints related to vaginal fungal infection. It is of great help in managing itching in the vagina and vulva. The itching can be quite severe in cases needing it. There may be swelling and redness of the vulva. It is also useful for managing burning pain felt in the vagina. Sepia is very beneficial in managing vaginal discharge. The discharge is profuse and lumpy in nature. It is usually discharged after urinating. It has a fetid smell. Sepia is also very effective in managing pain in vagina during intercourse.

2. Pulsatilla – For Thick White Vaginal Discharge

Use of Pulsatilla is considered in cases where there is thick, white and creamy vaginal discharge. It gets worse when lying down. Marked itching in the vagina attends the discharge. Burning sensation may be felt in the vagina. There may be swelling of the vulva also.

3. Kreosote – For Intense Vaginal Itching And Burning

Kreosote is a highly effective medicine to manage intense itching and burning in vagina and vulva. There is soreness of the vagina and vulva along. Labia may be swollen. Vaginal discharge emanates that has very foul odor. It gets worse while standing and also while walking. The discharge gets worse few days before menses. Besides, Kreosote is a well indicated medicine for violent pain and burning in the vagina during intercourse. It can also be used for soreness and pain in the vagina while urinating.

4. Calcarea Carb – For Vaginal Itching Marked In Evening

This medicine is indicated when there is excessive vaginal itching in the evening. The vaginal discharge is milky white and gushes out. It gets worse during urination. Stinging pain is felt in the vagina. Vulva is sore to touch.

5. Helonias – For Lumpy Curdled Vaginal Discharge

This medicine is helpful in cases having lumpy, curdled vaginal discharge. It has a very foul smell. It is attended with redness, swelling and heat in the vulva. There is terrible itching and burning in the vagina and vulva.

6. Nitric Acid – For Swelling Of Vulva And Vagina Along With Itching

This medicine can be used when there is swelling of vulva and vagina along with itching. Burning also attends it. There is ropy discharge from the vagina that has an offensive smell. Stitching pain is felt in the vagina. Cracks on the labia majora can be present along with the above symptoms.

7. Natrum Phos – For Sour Smelling Vaginal Discharge

This medicine works well in cases of sour smelling vaginal discharge. The discharge is creamy or honey colored. It is usually thin in nature.

Homeopathic Medicines For Men

1. Croton Tiglium – To Manage Itching

This medicine is very effective in managing itching in genitals. There is so much tenderness, sensitivity in the affected parts that the sufferer is unable to scratch. There is relief in itching by gentle rubbing. Small tiny bumps may be seen on the genitals along with itching.

2. Sulphur – For Itching And Burning On Glans and Foreskin

This medicine is recommended for managing itching and burning on the glans and foreskin. Itching gets worse at night. There is redness on the prepuce. Offensive sweat around the genitals is well marked. In some cases, cracks on the prepuce may be seen.

3. Thuja – For Burning Sensation Between Glans And Foreskin

It is a useful medicine for burning sensation between the glans and foreskin. Itching also appears on the inner surface of the foreskin. Small vesicles (fluid-filled bumps) on glans penis may be seen. Glans is sensitive. Foreskin is swollen.

4. Nitric Acid – For Small Eruptions On Glans And Prepuce

This medicine is beneficial for cases having small eruptions on the glans and prepuce. A person suffers a lot of itching on these eruptions. Scabs may be formed on the eruptions when they get dry in some days. There may be inflammation and swelling of the prepuce. Burning pain and itching may be felt on the prepuce. Sharp stitching pain on the prepuce may be present. Prepuce may be swollen. Brown or red spots occur on glans penis that get covered with scabs.

5. Cantharis – For Burning / Pain When Urinating

This medicine is the best choice to manage burning or pain felt while urinating. Males needing it have a swollen glans penis. It is very painful if external pressure is applied. This medicine can also be used to manage burning pain after intercourse.

6. Apis Mellifica – For Inflamed Glans Penis

This medicine is well indicated for cases of inflammation of glans penis. It is accompanied with burning or stinging type of pain. There may be a discharge under the foreskin. Besides, this medicine is beneficial for cases where painful urination is present.

 

 

Vaginal Candidiasis refers to the infection in the vagina caused by the fungus of Candida category, in most cases Candida Albicans. This fungus is normally present in the vagina but is almost harmless. However, when the immune system of a woman gets weak, this fungus multiplies and leads to symptoms. It is also known as a vaginal yeast infection or vaginal thrush. It leads to inflammation of vulva and vagina. The symptoms are itching in the vagina, discharge from the vagina that can be thick or thin but mostly white-looking like cottage cheese, pain or burning sensation while passing urine or during intercourse. Cracks in the vagina may also appear. Homeopathy offers a very effective treatment for Vaginal Candidiasis. The natural Homeopathic remedies for vaginal candidiasis not only stop the fungus from flourishing in the vagina but also prevent the recurrence of Vaginal Candidiasis. Homeopathy medicines are completely safe with zero side effects. 

Vaginal Candidiasis can be very well controlled with Homeopathy remedies. The recurrence of Vaginal Candidiasis can also be prevented with suitable remedies. Homeopathy medicines, which are made from natural substances, help to extract the disease from its root by raising the body’s immunity. As the fungus growth gradually declines, the symptoms also disappear along with it.

Top Natural Homeopathic Remedies for Vaginal Candidiasis

Sepia, Calcarea Carb, Pulsatilla, Thuja, Nitric Acid, Monilia Albicans, Helonias, Kreosote, and Medorrhinum are the top remedies.

1. Sepia and Calcarea Carb: For Vaginal Candidiasis with Milky White Vaginal Discharge

Both Sepia and Calcarea Carb are top natural medicines for treating Vaginal Candidiasis where the vaginal discharge is milky white in color. The women needing Sepia complain of excessive itching, excoriation in the vulva and vagina along with milky white vaginal discharge. The itching is not relieved by scratching. There is soreness and swelling of the labia minora, vulva and vagina. Heat in genitals is also noted. Irritation and stitches in the vagina are also felt. Sepia is also the best prescription for pain in the vagina on coition due to Vaginal Candidiasis. It is a very beneficial remedy for complaints experienced around climacteric or menopausal time. Bearing down pains in the womb are also a characteristic keynote guiding its use. Calcarea Carb too is of great help in the treatment of Vaginal Candidiasis with milky white vaginal discharge. One major prominent symptom for using Calcarea Carb is worsening of the vaginal discharge on passing urine. The discharge is accompanied by burning and itching in the genitals that is worse before and after periods. The vagina and vulva show signs of swelling, with redness. A history of heavy bleeding during periods may be found in women needing Calcarea Carb.

2. Pulsatilla: For Vaginal Candidiasis with Thick, Creamy Discharge

Pulsatilla is an ideal remedy forVaginal Candidiasis with a peculiar thick, creamy vaginal discharge. The discharge is accompanied by much burning and corrosive itching in the genitals. The vaginal discharge is experienced throughout the month i.e. before, during and after periods. The discharge is very acrid. Backache can be narrated by a few women. Apart from these particular features, some general symptoms of high significance should also be taken into consideration for using Pulsatilla. The first among these is the absence of thirst the whole day even if the mouth is dry. The second is the desire for cool open air. A person feels quite better in open surroundings in general. The third symptom refers to the mental state of women: sensitive nature and weeping easily. The woman has a very mild nature and starts to weep over minor issues. Consolation is relieving for the women. Such women are also of yielding disposition.

3. Thuja and Nitric Acid: For Excessive Soreness and Ulcers

When due to extreme acridity of vaginal discharge and scratching, ulcers begin to appear in vulva or vagina, then Thuja and Nitric Acid are the best natural remedies. Thuja is the ideal medicine when excessive excoriation, burning, and smarting is felt in vulva and vagina due to ulcers. There is also discomfort and sensitiveness in vagina during coition. Nitric Acid is the ideal medicine when irritation in genitals with stitching type of pain is prominent.  The vaginal discharge is white with excessive soreness of parts. Burning and itching are felt in the vagina. The discharge may leave a yellow stain. In others, the vaginal discharge is white and stringy in nature for using Nitric Acid.

4. Monilia Albicans: For Fissures or Cracks in Vulva or Vagina

Monilia Albicans, also known as Candida Albicans, is a powerful nosode used in treatment for Vaginal Candidiasis with efficient results. The most important indication is the presence of cracks or fissures in the vulva or vagina. Itching is always present. In others, marked inflammation and swelling in the parts are noted. In a few women, vesicular eruptions containing fluid may be present in vulva or vagina for which Monilia Albicans is the ideal remedy.

5. Helonias: For Specific Curdy Deposits in Vulva

Helonias is the best remedy when peculiar curdy deposits are present in the vulva. There is inflammation of parts with swelling, intense heat, burning and redness. Intense itching in genitals is marked. Along with this particular symptom, excessive weakness, tiredness, and prostration are also frequently noticed. Backache is common along with other symptoms. A highly marked characteristic for using natural remedy Helonias is general relief when the woman keeps busy and the mind is involved in doing some work.

6. For Extreme Itching in Vulva or Vagina

The top natural medicines for controlling intense itching in vulva or vagina due to Candida infection are Kreosote, Sepia and Medorrhinum. Kreosote is a highly recommended medicine for controlling intense itching in parts due to Candida infection. It is very beneficial for women who have intense corrosive, burning and itching in vulva with a highly acrid discharge. Swelling of the vulva is also present. Sepia is used when itching is experienced along with milky white vaginal discharge. Medorrhinum is the ideal remedy when vaginal discharge is very thin and highly acrid with marked itching. The characteristic feature for using Medorrhinum is worsening of itching when thinking of it.

7. For Pain or Burning in Vagina during Coition

Sepia is an excellent natural remedy for pain in vagina felt on coition due to Vaginal Candidiasis. Lycopodium is very useful when burning in the vagina is felt during and after coition. And if only sensitiveness is felt in the vagina during coition, then Thuja is recommended.