This column is the third (and final) in the series I promised you for the subject of yeast overgrowth (Candida albicans) which can cause many diseases. Thousands of you have written and although there were many good queries, here are the two most frequently asked questions I received, along with my answer.
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Dear Readers,
Last week I answered a question for a person who kept going to the doctor and being told that nothing was wrong with her.  She did some reading and learned that her symptoms were tied to a fungus and started to self-treat.  This is part 2 in the series I promised you regarding [...]

Dear Pharmacist,
Sometimes I get itchy spots.  I’ve stopped wearing perfume, I use dye-free detergent and soap. I only take three medications and I’ve taken those for years, birth control, ibuprofen and Synthroid.  What are the best products for itchy skin? What else can I do?  –B.V.  Gainesville, Florida
Answer:  Itching is a symptom, not a disease [...]

Dear Pharmacist,

Skin problems seem to run in my family. i have severe rosacea, my husband has a new scar on his face and my daughter has acne and warts! Help us; we look like the Munsters” from TV. What are some “Suzy secrets” to help clear the skin? D.V., Tulsa, Oklahoma

Answer: Suzy secrets? That’s funny. [...]