One way to treat oral thrush is with an antifungal mouthwash. These mouthwashes contain active ingredients that can help to kill the Candida albicans fungus and prevent it from spreading.

Oral thrush is a yeast infection caused by a fungus (Candida albicans ... Other possible treatments include medicated mouthwash, pain relievers, topical ointments, or in the case of cancer ...

A heavy white plaque however could indicate candidasis or oral thrush - a fungus infection of warm, moist areas of the body. This could be caused by an over-use of chemical mouthwash or taking too ...

More information: Veronica LaMastro et al, Peptide‐Decorated Liposomes Enhance Fungal Targeting and Antifungal Drug Delivery, Advanced Functional Materials (2025). DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202508570 ...

(NEXSTAR) – The deadly and drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is under close surveillance as health experts work to calm its spread. Candida auris, also called C. auris, was first identified in ...

Maybe bad breath isn’t so bad. Strong mouthwashes can lead to decreased sexual performance, according to experts. Super astringent mouthwashes can “nuke” chemicals essential for the ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is cautioning forest landowners about brown spot needle blight, a fungal disease that causes needle discoloration and needle drop. It also has the potential ...

With the climate crisis driving warmer and more humid conditions, certain fungal diseases, once confined to tropical regions, are making their way into temperate zones across Europe, posing ...