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Listerine to Fight Fungal Infection

Q. For years I have had a yeast infection under my breasts, under my arms and in the groin. Nothing works. I know other women have this problem. I would be grateful for any remedies that might help.

A. Several years ago we heard from men who suffered from jock itch that applications of old-fashioned amber Listerine was helpful against this fungal infection. Some women also report that applying Listerine daily to those areas is helpful.

If the skin were raw, though, Listerine would probably burn. Reducing sweating with an antiperspirant (or possibly milk of magnesia) applied every morning may also be helpful. Good luck with this tough problem!

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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