YEAST AND UC

I saw a new dermatologist last week for a small rash around my perineum and it was dxd as yeast, the md said it is common for ucers to develop yeast and that my gi could give something to sterilize my gi tract to kill/prevent it. He gave me an anti fungal cream which cleared it up quickly but I'd not heard if the yeast/uc connection previously, anyone here?

Common for an inflamed anus to develop yeast infection, especially if the tissue is already compromised.

I can't see how an entire digestive tract can get sterilised, however. He's talking about an oral ingested antifungal.

Regarding common for UCers...that could be pred-related UCers.

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Not sure if this is related but I seem to get yeast overgrowth since being on 6mp and having a lowered immune system. I seem to be able to control it with food, by avoiding breads and sugars when I feel the yeast is getting to be a problem. I did have to take diflucan a few months ago after taking antibiotics, maybe i've never regained the correct balance since.

Thanks for the responses.
Great, more fun side effects from our UC; going tip have an in-depth discussion with my GI next time I see him.
Ive had this on and off over the last few years and always thought it was from a wet bathing suit, sitting on a heating pad or perhaps some residue from all the rectal meds etc. The derma told me not to use cornstarch powders as cornstarch can help influence the production of yeast. He also said stay away from most wipes.

Unfortunately for me I only started getting yeast issues since having uc