The number of yeast infections are increasing every day with the over use of antibiotics. Antibiotics work by killing the infections and the helpful bacteria in our bodies which keeps yeast in balance. Without the helpful bacteria to stop the yeast growth, the yeast overgrows. So begins a yeast infection after antibiotics.
There’s good news for all women who have experienced vaginal itching and burning. Test strips for yeast infections have been approved for over the counter use. No waiting for women who have previously had a yeast infection.
Men also have yeast infections, though not as frequently as women. Yeast overgrowth or yeast infection is most commonly found in the mouth, and on the skin and male genitals. When found in the mouth the oral yeast infection is called thrush.
Have you wondered what a Candida yeast infection looks like? Well, there are many different ways candida yeast infection can be seen in people.