Candida is the name under which the yeast infection is commonly known. It is also known as candidiasis. The moist areas are often the most infected by the fungal, such as the skin and the mucous membrane of the human body.
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Fungal Infections During Pregnancy
If you have a fungal (yeast) infection, the doctor will prescribe a prescription such as an anti-fungal vaginal creams or medicines that are safe for pregnant women. Oral antifungal medications to treat vaginal yeast infections are contraindicated in pregnancy.
How to Cure a Yeast Infection Without Prescription Meds
There’s nothing wrong with following your doctor’s orders but if you are like me who have had enough of anti-fungal medications and creams, you want to go for remedies that are safe and natural. When we use excessive prescription or over-the-counter products, it is possible that Candida will become resilient up to the point that… Read more »
5 Fixes for an Under Breast Yeast Infection
Tips for curing yeast infections under the breast. Sometimes under breast rashes are caused by yeast. Yeast is a fungus so look at antifungal creams and powders.
Itchy Vagina? Reasons for Vaginal Itching and How You Can Gain Relief
Some reasons for vaginal itching include: synthetic clothing, chafing caused during sex, fungal infections of the vagina, bacterial and other infections of the vagina, sexually transmitted infections. If you do not know what the problem could be, please consult your doctor for diagnosis. There are a number of different types of products on the market… Read more »
Vaginal Irritation After Sexual Intercourse – Why It Occurs, How to Minimise It and Heal It
Often irritation after intercourse is actually caused by pubic hair chafing the delicate genital skin. Please note: hair removal is not going to be effective unless your partner does the same! Sometimes we have an overgrowth of fungal or bacterial microbes in our vagina without really noticing any symptoms. We may only notice the irritation… Read more »
Vaginal Itching Relief – A Comparison of Products and Methods
When we have an annoying health issue, such as vaginal itching, most of us will head to the pharmacy to find a product to relieve the itch. Products that contain benzocaine are designed to block or dull the itching sensation in the nerve endings in and around your vagina. Anti-fungal drugs have a number of… Read more »
Understanding Primary Yeast Infection Causes
Yeast infection causes are numerous. If you have been diagnosed with an overgrowth of Candida albicans, be it in your throat, mouth, vagina, or the gut, identifying the cause would form an essential component of the treatment program that you should follow. Though not usually a life threatening illness, if not addressed and fixed, a… Read more »
Can An Over The Counter Yeast Infection Cream Make Your Yeast Infection Worse?
The first treatment any yeast infection sufferer will use is an anti fungal cream. These are easily purchased now from your local drug store, but they still need to be used with a certain amount of guidance. More and more women are using these creams and they are actually making their fungal infection worse.
Vaginal Yeast Infection FAQs
Vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that occurs in the female genital area, especially the vagina and the vulva. It is caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans, which is a type or yeast or fungus that can also cause oral infection. This disease is also known as vaginal candidiasis. As we all know,… Read more »