Yeast is an organism that is normally found in the vagina. Yeast overgrowth sometimes causes symptoms of itching and discharge, which is often referred to as a yeast infection. There are medications that can be prescribed after a diagnosis is made. If you are fairly certain your symptoms are due to yeast (you have been diagnosed with the same symptoms before), you may try an over-the-counter vaginal yeast cream.

Unfortunately, we cannot directly help you because SGD is a scientific database that provides information about the molecular biology and genetics of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae to researchers. We are not medical doctors and cannot give medical advice. You should speak to a qualified physician about any medical concerns. See similar questions...

If your child has had a yeast infection washing your diapers in hot water and using a few drops of tea tree oil should treat the diapers. See similar questions...

Go see a clinician! Never self-diagnose yeast or urinary tract infections. Their symptoms are common to many other infections, and there is a good chance of (dangerously) misdiagnosing. See similar questions...

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Yes, anytime one of a nursing pair/group is being treated for a yeast imbalance, everyone should be treated. This would also apply if you are nursing more than one child at a time. See similar questions...

Yes. Doctors report that about 40% of the diaper rashes they see have complications caused by yeast infection. See similar questions...

If a baby has some or all of the symptoms, the rash may be complicated by a yeast infection. A healthcare provider is the only one who can determine if your baby has a diaper rash with yeast infection and may recommend a prescription medicine such as Vusion® Ointment. See similar questions...

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A yeast infection is not considered a sexually transmitted infection. It is caused when certain internal or external factors change the normal environment of the vagina and trigger an overgrowth of microscopic fungi called Candida albicans. These are the most likely fungi to cause yeast infections as well as infections in other moist areas of the body, such as the mouth (thrush), skin folds and fingernail beds. See similar questions...

A yeast infection is a common type of vaginal infection caused mainly by an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans. Candida albicans is often present in the vagina without causing any symptoms Yeast cells are normally present in the vagina but can overgrow if the vaginal environment is disturbed. If the normal pH balance of the vagina changes, the yeast cells can multiply resulting in a vaginal yeast infection. Certain factors may increase the risk of developing a yeast infection. See similar questions...