Some Common Types of Yeast Infection

In the way of yeast infection treatment, you should understand its types first. Then identify which type of candida problem you are suffering from. This identification will help you find out the right solution of your problem.


Candida Albicans fungus overgrowth occurs Yeast Infection. This type fungus multiplies quickly and ends up infection if you have weak immune system. Stress, diabetes, birth control pill, cancer treatment, antibiotic and steroid medications etc. are some other reasons that trigger this fungus overgrowth. Its symptoms emerge in different way in different parts of body. Here are some common types of Candida have described:  


Vaginal Infections

This is the common form of yeast infection of women. Three out of four women get this and most of them are unaware about it. This yeast rapidly builds up inside the valve area. Then they spread inner and outer vaginal lips.
Symptoms
Redness, itching, burning sensation and white discharge. The condition becomes painful when rashes turn into sores and blisters. Even it bleeds if rubs for irritation, and burning sensation happens during urination and sexual intercourse.

Oral Infections

It is alternatively known as thrush, and babies are more invaded by this. An off-white film develops inside the mouth and even spreads in gums, tongue and roof of the mouth. It is also possible to develop red blisters inside the mouth that result pain and discomfort.

An individual, with oral infections, experience inflamed throat and difficulty in swallowing, speaking and eating. The other symptoms are painful while scratches, loss of taste, cracked mouth corners.   

Skin Infections 

Another manifestation of Candida Albicans fungus is skin infection. Moist, warm and folded parts of body (such as groin, armpits and women’s breast) likely get this fungus easily.

Symptoms
Scaling, red and itchy rash on the skin. Untreated infection condition results sores and blisters. They are painful when they cracked and bleed.

Penile Infections

Even men can be invaded by Candida Albicans fungus and penile infection is one the form of Candidiasis. Generally, men get penis infection from having sex with vaginal infected women and receive oral sex from thrust-affected person.
Symptoms
Itching and reddish colored penis head, blisters and off-white colored discharge. They may also experience burning and irritation during sexual intercourse and urination.

Diaper Infections

It generally found in child, but it can also develop in adults. Diaper infections are commonly confused as diaper rash. A breastfeeding baby can get this from mother if the mother is taking antibiotics or have yeast infections. Besides, he or she can get this infection if he or she is taking antibiotics. A baby, who has thrush, can easily get diaper infections as yeast travels through digestive system and stool to diaper.
However, it is difficult to differentiate diaper rash with diaper infection. You can mark this if regular diaper rash treatment do not responds for the skin problem.

Nail bed infection

Too much contact of hand to water results this type of infection. The symptoms of nail bed infections begin from discolored and ugly nail that can be yellow or white in color. The skin becomes infected and swollen; pus can be seen if it becomes worse.
Yeast infection not only affects skin but also affects mental health and general health becomes unpleasant. If you search the symptoms of yeast infection, you will be able know that how critical problem this is. Therefore, it is essential to cure yeast infection as early as possible. 

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