Learning About Skin Yeast Infections

Yeast infections - they can happen any where and strike at almost any time. Surprised to learn that they are not only a woman's problem? There are several areas of the body where a yeast infection can occur, and both genders and all ages are affected.

So why do these infections happen in the first place? All of us have a fungus (Candida Albicans) present on both our skin and mucous membranes. Should something cause for this fungus to grow more than what is health for our bodies, a yeast infection is almost sure to appear. Here are some of the factors that cause these infections:

- Diabetes

- Low immunity diseases, such as HIV, AIDS, and cancer

- Antibiotics

- Steroids

- Hormonal and chemical changes (more common in women who are menstruating or taking contraceptives)

FEMALE SKIN YEAST INFECTIONS

Up to 75% of all women will have at least one yeast infection in their life time. Women suffer mostly from vaginal yeast infections. Vaginal infections result in sore, itchy skin around the vaginal opening, labia, and clitoris. It is also usually accompanied with a thick, cheese-like discharge which often smells like yeast. As mentioned above, women are most prone to these infections due to hormonal and chemical changes. Pregnant and nursing women are more susceptible to yeast infections.

MALE SKIN YEAST INFECTIONS

Yes, men can have yeast infections too! A male yeast infection most likely affects the penis, and is mostly due to having sex with a partner who also has a yeast infection. Men who suffer from this infection will usually find blisters around the head of the penis, as well as experience horrible itching and soreness which may be mistaken as "jock itch". Men sometimes have the yeast infection travel up their urethra, causing a burning sensation while they urinate.

CHILDREN SKIN YEAST INFECTIONS

If you have a newborn with white, curd-like patches in their mouth, they have an oral yeast infection called "thrush". The most common causes for thrush are if the mother had a yeast infection while giving birth vaginally, or if her nipples are cracked (due to nursing/poor latching issues) and have an infection.
It is also possible for a baby to have a yeast infection "diaper rash". These differ from bacterial yeast infections by appearing scalier and having patches of rashes, rather than one large rash.

ELDERLY SKIN YEAST INFECTIONS

Thrush is also common in the elderly who have a lowered immunity. It appears the same as it does in young children, with milk curd-like pearls appearing on the tongue, lips, and/or roof of the mouth.
Candidal body rashes are also more common in the elderly, particularly if they are put on bed rest or have restrictive movement.

Remember that, with any ailment, to be sure to check with your health care professional to seek a proper diagnosis and the best medical treatment available to you.



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