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What to wash men with thrush?
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025

One of the most effective means of combating thrush is mandatory compliance with hygiene rules. No treatment, even the most powerful, can have a positive effect if a man does not follow the hygiene regime.
During the period of remission of thrush in men, it is necessary to wash daily with clean warm water and mild soap that does not irritate either the skin or the mucous membrane. It is better to use baby soap. If there is irritation or itching, it is recommended to lubricate the irritated areas with a thin layer of baby cream after washing. In case of severe irritation and burning, it is recommended to use cinquefoil cream, since it relieves inflammation, normalizes the skin microflora, and has an antiseptic effect. It is necessary to take into account that you should never rub the skin with a towel. You just need to blot it with light blotting movements.
During an exacerbation, it is not recommended to use soap. During an exacerbation, you need to wash yourself with herbal decoctions that have an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect. You need to wash yourself during an exacerbation at least 2-3 times a day. It is imperative to wash yourself in the morning and in the evening, just before going to bed. If additional treatment is prescribed, it is carried out after the man has washed himself, otherwise it will not be effective. It is better to dry yourself with disposable towels or napkins to eliminate the possibility of spreading the infection.
It should be noted right away that all decoctions for washing are prepared according to the same scheme. So, first you need to prepare a concentrated decoction. To do this, take about 4-5 tablespoons of the herb, pour a liter of boiling water. Infuse for an hour, then be sure to pour it into a basin for washing, and dilute with water to a comfortable temperature. After this, wash yourself, thoroughly rinsing the affected areas with the decoction. After washing is finished, you need to wait a few minutes until the decoction is absorbed into the skin and mucous membranes. After this, you can wipe (it is better to use disposable napkins or a towel for this). Do not rub the skin, the movements should be careful.
Let's look at the main decoctions that should be used for washing. Preference is given to anti-inflammatory and antiseptic herbs.
- Decoction No. 1.
Potentilla anserina is effective in combating inflammatory processes. It not only eliminates inflammation, but also promotes the restoration of the mucous membrane. It also normalizes the secretion of immunoglobulin A, which provides protection of the body from infectious agents, prevents the progression of the infectious process.
- Decoction No. 2.
Naked licorice quickly relieves inflammation of any etiology and localization. The main medicinal raw material is the roots, pre-dried and crushed. The most important property of licorice is that it restores the mucous membrane of the genitourinary system. It is used for various inflammatory processes, various types of infection.
- Decoction No. 3.
Wild pansy and pansy are effective herbs that are often used to treat various inflammatory diseases and microflora disorders. Previously, it was believed that these herbs act primarily on the respiratory system. But today, numerous scientific studies have confirmed that herbs are active in other systems as well. They relieve inflammation, normalize basic biochemical indicators, and prevent the development of an infectious process. It has also been proven that they affect the genitourinary and reproductive systems, and enhance potency and libido.
Another advantage of these herbs is that they stimulate the production of immunoglobulins, which help the body recover from an infectious disease, provide reliable protection against fungal infections and parasites. They eliminate itching, burning, and irritation that accompanies thrush.
- Decoction No. 4.
Knotweed (bird's highlander) contains active essential oil, which helps to quickly relieve inflammation. This plant component also has an antiseptic effect, normalizes the state of local immunity, normalizes the state of the mucous membrane. In addition, a decoction of this herb helps to relieve swelling, itching, burning and redness that occur with thrush. Sometimes thrush is accompanied by pain, itching, and a burning sensation. Therefore, in this case, you need to wash yourself more often. And knotweed, due to the content of tannins, helps to eliminate these unpleasant manifestations.
- Decoction No. 5.
Meadowsweet is used in the form of a decoction, which rather quickly reduces inflammation of any localization and genesis. The advantage of this component is that it has an effect rather quickly. A positive effect is noticeable after just a few hours.
Additionally, it has wound-healing and anti-allergic properties. It is also noted for its ability to dissolve seals and hematomas. Such effects are practically unique, they can be achieved due to the high content of phytohormones and tannins. I would also like to separately note the ability of meadowsweet to stimulate local immunity and normalize hormonal levels. It normalizes local blood circulation, blood pressure, has a hemostatic effect, heals small wounds, cracks, erosions. Improves overall well-being, normalizes metabolism.
- Decoction No. 6.
Horseradish leaves are also used for washing. This is a fairly fast-acting and strong remedy, so it is recommended to use it no more than 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment should not exceed 4-5 days, since with longer treatment, a side effect in the form of an allergic reaction may be observed. Horseradish is unique in that it eliminates congestion and swelling.
- Decoction No. 7.
Common bilberry is an effective herbal remedy that has long been used to eliminate inflammation, relieve pain, and prevent allergic reactions. It contains a large amount of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that normalizes the condition of the mucous membranes, relieves inflammation, and prevents the progression of the infectious process.
- Decoction No. 8.
Sage has, first of all, an anti-inflammatory effect, as well as astringent and antibacterial properties. Reduces mucus secretion, normalizes metabolic processes, the condition of the mucous membrane. This is a powerful remedy that can be used to treat and prevent purulent and purulent-septic phenomena, congestion, abscesses and furuncles.