Shannon Just off the top of my head, I'd say don't treat baby if asymptomatic. The tinea seems a bit different in that it doesn't affect mucus membranes as candida does. Also I'm of the opinion that even w/ candida both don't have to be treated unless s/s. Tinea sometimes requires systemic antifungals if topicals don't work and sometimes the p.o. med has to be taken for months. Hopefully baby won't get it. Laurie Wheeler, IBCLC, MN, RN New Orleans Louisiana, s.e. USA *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html