A person does not usually need medical treatment for a yeast infection, but if symptoms are severe or home remedies do not work, they should visit an urgent care center. Read on to find out more.

A yeast infection occurs when a fungus, most commonly Candida albicans, which naturally inhabits the skin, mouth, throat, gut and vagina, overgrows, explains Barbara DePree, MD, a certified ...

Have you ever come home, changed out of your clothes, and noticed a red, itchy patch right where your waistband sits? It's annoying, painful, and occurs more frequently than we discuss, particularly ...

They’re not able to tell you for sure whether you have a yeast infection, but they can help you rule out other types of infections. Quick look at our picks for the best at-home vaginal pH tests.

An estimated 75% of women will experience at least one yeast infection, or vaginal candidiasis (CV), in their lifetime, and nearly half will experience two or more infections.Unfortunately, yeast ...

How yeast infection treatments can backfire The 1-day over-the-counter treatment for vaginal yeast infections contains about 12-times the active ingredient of the 7-day treatment, ...

When Yeast Infections Come Back. Most women will get at least one yeast infection, but about 1 in 20 get four or more of these infections a year.

For some people, 1-day topical treatments for yeast infections can cause their own irritation. And some doctors steer their patients away from the 1-day options — which contain 12 times the ...