Common symptoms are a rash, white discharge, or itching. The symptoms of a yeast infection depend on where it happens on your body.Yeast infection is caused by yeast on the skin or mucous membranes.A secondary bacterial infection can happen, so monitor for spreading redness, or swelling, or pain. When should I call my healthcare provider?If you get symptoms of infection, such as warm, reddened skin or drainage, tell your healthcare provider. Keep areas where skin rubs up against skin dry and try to reduce friction.If you are a woman and get vaginal yeast infections often, you may want to take probiotics. Wear cotton underwear to help to prevent a vaginal or genital yeast infection.This includes brushing and flossing your teeth every day and using mouthwash as needed. Use good oral hygiene to help prevent yeast infection in your mouth (thrush).You can prevent some yeast infections by doing these things: Yeast infections in the skin folds can be treated with anti-yeast powders.Yeast infections of the nails are treated with an oral anti-yeast medicine.Esophageal yeast infections are usually treated with oral or intravenous anti-yeast medicines.If you have a severe infection and have a weak immune system, you may need to take an oral anti-yeast medicine.Or it may be treated with lozenges that dissolve in the mouth. Yeast infection in the mouth (thrush) may be treated with a medicated mouthwash.Sometimes an oral anti-yeast medicine is used. Yeast infections of the vagina or penis can be treated with creams or medicated suppositories.Yeast infections can be easily treated with ointments or other anti-yeast (antifungal) creams. Your healthcare provider will consider your age, overall health, how widespread the infection is and other factors to determine your treatment. He or she may scrape off a bit of skin or remove part of a nail and examine it to confirm the diagnosis. He or she will also give you a physical exam. How is yeast infection diagnosed? Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and medical history. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. The symptoms of a yeast infection may look like other skin conditions. White or yellow nail that separates from the nail bed.Cracks and/or tiny cuts at the corners of the mouth.Difficulty swallowing may mean you have yeast in your esophagus.White patches on the tongue and inside of the cheeks.Painful rash on the underside of the penis.Redness in the external area of the vagina.
White or yellow discharge from the vagina.The chart below shows the most common symptoms of a yeast infection. The symptoms of a yeast infection depend on where it is located in the body. What are the symptoms of a yeast infection? People with other health conditions, such as HIV or diabetes.What are the risk factors for yeast infection?Īnyone can get a yeast infection. That’s because antibiotics kill the healthy bacteria in your body that normally keep the yeast in balance. Taking antibiotics can also cause an overgrowth of yeast. An infection can also happen if you have a weak immune system. Yeast can also “overgrow” in warm or humid conditions. What causes a yeast infection? A yeast infection can happen if your skin gets damaged. This infection is also called candidiasis. When too much yeast grows on your skin or other areas, it can cause an infection. If you’re a woman, you also have yeast in your vaginal area. It’s also found in your digestive system. What is a yeast infection? Yeast is a fungus normally found on your skin.