Archive for November, 2008

Candida yeast infection

Candida yeast infections, commonly called candidiasis, are caused by a fungi or yeast. There are any different species or types of Candida, but the most common is Candida albicans. This kind of yeast infection affects moist areas of the body, most commonly the vaginal area or underarms. However, any piece of a body can be [...]

Skin yeast infection

Ultimately, it is important to know that yeast infections can affect most parts of a person’s body. Skin yeast infections are common, though many people do not know this because they are most commonly referred to as rashes or inflammations. However, skin yeast infections, sometimes called Intertrigo, are caused when yeast affects skin folds. These [...]

Male yeast infection

Don’t think that yeast infections only affect women. In fact, men are almost as likely to suffer from a yeast infection, though it is not always called this. Generally, if a man’s penis is inflamed and itchy and if it is painful to use the bathroom or have sexual relations, then they may have a [...]

Chronic Yeast infection

Chronic yeast infections are no fun. After all, who wants to deal with persistent itching, burning, and pain? If you have chronic yeast infections, then you know how annoying they can be for one’s day to day life. However, all is not lost. Though you may have had a yeast infection for months or even [...]