A yeast infection is caused by microscopic fungi or yeast that is generally caused by Candida. This type of vaginitis is common within women and it’s nothing to be ashamed of, especially since there are many different types of yeast infection cures. However when people think of a yeast infection, what’s the first form of yeast infection do you think generally comes to mind? If you said a vaginal yeast infection then you are exactly right. In all actuality there are many different places where a yeast infection can form, other then the vaginal area. These areas can include: under the breasts, around dentures, nail beds and beneath skin folds. A yeast infection is common within men as well. Yeast is attracted to areas that are dark and are extremely moist.

There are several different symptoms of a yeast infection. These types of symptoms can include things such as: Soreness, vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse and pain during urination as well as itchiness. For women who are dealing with a yeast infection and have a vaginal discharge, this discharge is generally white-ish in color and appears to be quiet thick. The vaginal discharge generally resembles the look of cottage cheese.