A yeast infection can occur to anyone and on or in any part of your body. Men, women, and children no matter their age can contract a yeast infection. The yeast, Candida, is responsible for yeast infections and there are over 20 species that live on human skin. Their ideal growing environment is in warm, moist areas making your insides and perfect. When Candida find a nice warm and moist area their population increases resulting in a yeast infection. The most common types of yeast infections are nail bed infections, vaginal infections, skin infections, diaper rash and mouth and throat infections.

For women, yeast infections are associated with the vaginal area as this area has ideal conditions for yeast growth. A vaginal yeast infection is associated with burning, itching and discharge. There are many causes of vaginal yeast infections for women that can be traced to menstruation, antibiotics, pregnancy, sperm, diabetes, steroids and birth control. All of these factors cause your vaginal are to change which in turn can promote Candida growth resulting in a yeast infection.

Individuals most susceptible to yeast infections are those with a compromised or weak immune system. Your body cannot fight off the growing amount of yeast and ultimately without treatment can lead to death. Anyone with AIDS, undergoing cancer treatment or suffering from other auto-immune diseases have a greater chance of contracting a yeast infection. These yeast infections unlike on a healthy person will most likely attack your vital organs and can be very difficult to treat successfully.

Systemic illnesses that develop from yeast infections due to a weakened immune system occur in about 15% of those infections. The yeast accesses the blood stream from cuts or breakdowns in your cell membranes and enters the bloodstream. It then thrives because the treatment you are having kills the bacteria that would normally control Candida. Catheters and IV ports can also allow the yeast to enter the body and blood stream.

Thrush, otherwise know as an oral yeast infections is associated with have a thick, whit, lacy pattern on top of bright red patches. Scraping away the white patches may result in bleeding and quite a bit of pain. There is the danger of dehydration with thrush as it may become very painful to eat or drink.

Skin yeast infections are usually associated with diapers and skin folds. The skin environment changes from being dry and exposed to being covered and moist causing an ideal are for yeast to grow. Skin infections will have a red, flat rash with scalloped edges. It is important to use baby powder and other forms of treatment to prevent any skin infections to occur as they can be painful and very itchy.

There are many forms of treatments for yeast infections some over the counter and others prescription medication. If you use over the counter medication and the yeast infection does not go away or if it is reoccurring then you should see your doctor. Oral thrush may need a prescription medication to treat so if you notice any white, painful patches you should visit your doctor. Diaper rash and skin infections can be treated with over the counter medication. There are also many treatments available which are holistic in nature, can be done privately at home, and usually work as well as other treatments more costly.

Those with weakened immune systems need to keep close watch of any symptoms particularly if they are already undergoing treatment for a yeast infection. You need to be vigilant and frequently consult your doctor to monitor your progress and stop any major issues from occurring.

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