yeast infection
noun
: infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a normally present candidal fungus (Candida albicans) that is characterized by a discharge and inflammation
broadly
: an infection (such as thrush) caused by a yeast fungus or a yeast-like fungus
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If left untreated, yeast infections can worsen over time.6
Yeast infections are treated with antifungal medications.
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
Over-the-counter creams, like hydrocortisone or calamine, are effective for itchy rashes, while antifungal creams work for yeast infections and jock itch.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
And when that pH is out of whack, this environment can set the stage for bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and even trichomoniasis, among a slew of other issues.
—Molly Longman, SELF, 17 Sep. 2024
In this case, avoid formulas like glycerin, alcohol, or parabens that can disrupt your vagina’s pH balance, or cause bacterial vaginosis or even yeast infections (more on that below).
—Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2024
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
Over-the-counter creams, like hydrocortisone or calamine, are effective for itchy rashes, while antifungal creams work for yeast infections and jock itch.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
And when that pH is out of whack, this environment can set the stage for bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and even trichomoniasis, among a slew of other issues.
—Molly Longman, SELF, 17 Sep. 2024
In this case, avoid formulas like glycerin, alcohol, or parabens that can disrupt your vagina’s pH balance, or cause bacterial vaginosis or even yeast infections (more on that below).
—Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Yeast infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yeast%20infection. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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