Frequent douching of the vagina. In vaginal thrush, there is a profuse, offensive and curdy discharge with irritation and itching. Sexual intercourse is painful. In the mouth, thrush appears as creamy white patches on an inflamed lining inside the cheeks, on the lips and on the gums. On the nails, thrush appears as damaged cuticles and unsightly nails.
Babies sometimes have a thrush rash around the back passage.
Those who are generally run down are more prone to thrush. Wear cotton underwear. Do not take the contraceptive pill - it depletes vitamins from the body. Eat natural, live yoghurt every day. Pay particular attention to personal hygiene.