Nystatin Ointment: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Use

Fungi like Candida, normally present on the skin in nominal amounts, may grow in numbers if infection occurs. If Candida infects the skin, a red, raised rash will cause pain and itching, and a common treatment for Candida and other fungal or yeast infections involves nystatin ointment. Treat a fungal infection by following physician recommendations.

Things You'll Need

• Gentle soap
• Water
• Clean towel
• Waterproof mat (optional)
• Nystatin ointment

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Instructions

• 1

  Immediately before you apply nystatin ointment, cleanse the affected skin. Lather soap and gently wash the skin thoroughly. Rinse completely with warm water.

• 2

  Dry with clean towel. Wait a minute or two to ensure that any remaining moisture on the skin evaporates.

• 3

  Apply nystatin evenly to the affected skin, covering it completely with a thin layer of ointment.

• 4

  Expose the ointment-covered skin to as much air as possible. If you are treating a diaper area, try to leave the diaper off for extended periods of the day. Place the baby on a waterproof mat without a diaper whenever possible, especially immediately after you apply ointment.

• 5

  Repeat washing, drying and ointment application twice each day, mornings and evenings, for as long as your physician recommends.