I have also decided, in addition to my own doctor's advice, to take Dr Jenine's advice at
http://www.drjenine.com/antifungal.html
I have no affiliation with this site.

I found most of these antifungals and such at discount prices at swansonvitamins.com again I have no affiliation.

Standardized Oregano oil caps 75-85% Carvacrol(I can't afford P-73 at $50 an ounce)
Olive leaf extract caps
Capryllic acid caps
Apple cider vinegar caps
Garlic caps
Oxypowder (bowel cleanser)
Probiotics

Does anybody know the scientific basis for saying peanuts promote fungus? As I understand peanuts have a negligable effect on blood sugar. I just read that peanuts are one of these foods that people consider to be covered in molds.

My daughter had tinea of the scalp and had to take Griofulvin. It worked well. Just be aware of the side effects. The doctor really emphasized the dangers of this drug. My daughter luckily only had to take it for one month. She does have a scar on her scalp but she has not had any flare-ups. Good luck to you.

I had a very difficult skin yeast infection earlier this year that I had a lot of trouble getting rid of, and your post sounds so much like you are going through the same type of struggles I went through. Not even two rounds of Difulcan and six months of Nystatin treatment worked to totally get rid of it, although they did help. What really worked to kick the overgrowth of yeast out of my body was Humaworm. I can't speak more highly of it. After I took Humaworm in April, I've been totally yeast and fungus free ever since, much to my delight. Although Humaworm is mainly known as a an anti parasite remedy, it also has a lot of very effective antifungals in it which, in combination, really give difficult yeast and fungus a knock out punch. Anyone who has a serious fungal or yeast infection that they are having a really tough time getting rid of should seriously consider trying it.

Best of luck in your continued recovery, and please let us know how you are doing.

Where were the ringworm spots on your buttocks????

I recently had my knee replaced and when I got home I had a rash on my knee. It has spread to many other parts of my body and I have since realized that it is ringworm. I have tried everything to get rid of it and it still remains. I am currently taking a generic Lamasil. It seems to be resistant to everything.

I just found this page while ordering medical supplies for my terrible skin infection of almost 3 years. I was searching for the efficacy of silver on fungal infections. My situation began several years ago; I can't even tell you how or when it began--only that it began upon moving into our newly-built home, which flooded during building and which I recently discovered was built on a former mushroom farm. Aside from the fact that I am at home all day, I was trying my hand at gardening, getting dirty and sweaty in the sun during the summers. I collected the mushrooms that grew in my yard for composting mostly with bare hands. Almost everything I planted has died of root-rot or developed fusarium, powdery mildew and other types of fungal issues. I also created a library in our new home and began spending time sitting on floors of antique shops, going through old volumes of my favorites to stock the shelves. So I have no idea what, where or how I developed this disease, that began on my face, has spread into my scalp, my sinuses, my hands, my bellybutton, and many other areas. It is candida, but is also likely mixed with God knows what else. It has eroded the whole left side of my face; which actually died, literally; last year and which has regrown and healed/scarred, but which is deep, extremely painful, and which no doctor seems to acknowledge. Lesions on my calf, in an obvious circle pattern, face, back, chest--have been designated as a psyche issue, with doctors documenting I have a compulsive picking disorder and needed therapy. I have photodocumented every phase. I am currently on Nystatin and Diflucan, but am stuffing my body with probiotics and have turned to the "Yeast Syndrome" diet. My face and body are scarred and deformed. The bumps or areas that simply peel are much more painful than they appear and go all the way through my skin (cheek into mouth, outside of nose to inside). I am terrified of what has colonized me and have just sent out mold samples from our home to a lab for ID. A mold inspector suspected spores in our bed and bath subfloors, so although there is no obvious mold and I have NO mold allergies, I swabbed the dust off the subfloors which quickly grew colonies on the agar in the petri dishes. I await the results, but know I may have a greatly mixed colonization in my body. I developed a pneumonia 3 years ago which lasted 3 months and did not respond to 21 days of Antibiotics . 2 months after I "cured" it, I had a partial lung collapse and have frequent "attacks" of swelling, 'hives' (which do not respond to steroid creams), and night sweats which the local ERs have designated "anxiety attacks" and have sent me home without treatment. Massive doses of Benadryl have saved my life. I have been using Tea Tree oil on my lesions which has helped better than anything else, but which create scabs that take out chunks of skin, even though they are superficial. They either seep or bleed like crazy. The addition of a Nystatin cream has helped, but creates "rubber-band" type tissue that, if pulled, will "unzip" a previously closed area (usually a lump or swollen area) and aside from the gunk that spills out, is usually full of these cells that are in a chain-formation and look like the suc***s on a squid tentacle. They are always round or oval-shaped with a center hole or nucleus. They do not seem to die by any means; I've had little success removing them, as they are painfully attached to the tissue beneath and to each other. I've been told many dismissive things by doctors about them, but mostly "don't touch anything", scolding me for scratching or removing a scab (which I was told to do if it was sticking up and which I do with a sterile tweezers or cuticle nipper, per their advice). I have failed to convince any doctor that it is a bad fungal infection--most likely systemic. Aside from thrush and terrible yeast infection, my lesions have all of the signs of fungal infection--especially the fact that the bumps and lesions occur in my scalp and I had a large painful cyst at my skull base which is now full of painful bumps which go down my neck. There's too much to write, but I think you all get the idea. I need some serious help. I was recently found to have a brain tumor, which--only per the MRI image--was designated to be a lipoma, or fatty benign tumor which "is nothing to worry about" and no further clinical correlation was suggested. I know this sounds crazy but it has the same characteristics of my lesions and, as I actually was the one who brought it to their attention after looking at my scan, and they said "oh, yeah, there IS something there", I have a terrible reason to worry. I suppose this is more venting than anything, but I'll say this--my new diet and the probiotics have made a difference. I know they say when you experience fungal/yeast die-off, you can feel pretty rotten, which I do, but I'm holding out that it's just the infection fighting back. I am also taking the enzyme formulas to help the rotten feeling of "die-off" so I'm thinking I could be feeling a lot worse. It seems to be doing SOMEthing (I hope). I have also begun taking Colostrum, recommended by my hippy friend in NM who is pretty expert at herbal remedies. I believe that is also helping my immune system. I have begun taking Colloidal Silver orally, but need much more advice on topical treatments and other supplements to help me through this. Sorry this is so long. I'm in pain, worried about my lungs, brain, skin, gut--and my doctor is saying this isn't systemic or I'd be much more ill. God help me.

I use v.hot compresses in conjunction with a cream:

I've had a stubborn case which migrated around my foot. The itch would keep me awake. I found the creams alone were useless. I suppose your own natural defenses play a key role in recovery rate. After about a year getting nowhere, the solutions for me is a combination of keeping my feet ventilated by not wearing tight shoes or boots. Instead loafers so they can be flipped off when they get hot or begin to tingle (convenient while I'm commuting). If I'm at home I apply a very hot compress almost daily or whenever I feel the itch (just for a minute or two). This completely stops the itching for me and I can then apply an off-the-shelf antifungal cream (Daktarin intensive) or pure Tea Tree oil. My skin is then calm for hours and throughout the night! I moisturize on occasion as this hole process does dry the skin and you can be fooled into thinking the dry skin is the rash when it's not. After a month of persistence I'm now on top of it and it's going away. I'd say my skin will be back to normal in 2 more weeks max. You do need to be a bit disciplined about it and pay attention to your body. It's a pretty inexpensive method too.

I had ringworm for many years, and tried many treatments. Finally, "Vetericyn VF Wound & Infection Treatment," which is made for pets, got rid of it. I simply sprayed it on the ringworm several times a day. It's actually a form of bleach, but it's safe to use on the skin. I first learned about it when my vet prescribed it for my dog who had a bad fungal infection in her ears and eyes. It's great for all kinds of wounds.

They also make a gel form, which stays on much longer, but it's only half the strength.

eat 1 moon-shaped garlic every after ur huge healthy breakfast. Note: Garlic is too strong that's why it should be taken with a full stomach. chew it and swallow it with water. Garlic is great for anti-fungal infections, and also it cleans ur liver. good luck!

eat 1 moon-shaped garlic every after ur huge healthy breakfast. Note: Garlic is too strong that's why it should be taken with a full stomach. chew it and swallow with it water. Garlic is great for anti-fungal infections, and also it cleans ur liver. good luck!