Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD
Menopause Guide
Other Approaches Other Home Remedies and DIY Approaches for Yeast Infections
Chronic yeast infections can occur if conditions in the body are favorable for yeast overgrowth
Malassezia infections tend to produce a characteristic, strong, musty smell
The common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection tend to be more noticeable just before menstruation
Because yeast thrives off of sugar, high blood sugar levels in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes can make yeast infections more likely
If you looked at the body under a microscope, you might find small amounts of
Taking an antifungal medication for three to seven days will usually clear a yeast infection
With a more severe infection, there may be redness and cracking of the skin
4 million people visit a doctor for a vaginal yeast infection each year in Yeast infections in cats can be caused by two common yeasts
A weakened immune system
redness of the skin
There are multiple home remedies for oral yeast infections
The first treatment your doctor will try for recurring vaginal yeast infections is still an antifungal medication – as a cream applied to the vagina and/or a pill – taken for 10 to 14 days Yeast infections often cause thick, white, clumpy vaginal discharge that usually doesn’t smell (or only smells slightly different than normal)
Triggers that disrupt the balance of bacteria and yeast include: Taking antibiotics, steroids, oral contraceptives, medicines that cause dry mouth or medicines that turn off healthy
Yeast infections can sometimes be reduced and soothed by rinsing the area gently with saltwater
A fungal ear infection can affect the outer ear canal as well as the parts of the outer ear: the tragus, helix, and lobule (earlobe)