How is a belly button yeast infection treated?

How is a belly button yeast infection treated?

Treatment for your belly button yeast infection may include an antifungal medication. Your healthcare provider may recommend an antifungal cream, ointment or powder. You’ll apply the antifungal directly onto the skin of your belly button. You can find many antifungal creams over the counter. Your healthcare provider may offer a prescription antifungal medicine if necessary.

You’ll need to keep your navel area clean and dry as part of your treatment. Keeping the area clean and dry can also help prevent yeast infections from returning. Exposing your belly button to air may help as well.

In certain cases, your healthcare provider may suggest an antifungal medication taken by mouth. Medications such as fluconazole are taken orally.