yeast infection

what is a yeast infection?i have never heard this word before,Yeast Infection.

[Jary08]

A yeast infection is when the yeast in the vagina, mouth or skin grows out of control so it causes redness and itching. A vaginal yeast infection is usually triggered after the person takes antibiotics, as they also kill good bacteria in the vagina that normally controls the yeast numbers. Natural yogurt with no sugar is the best treatment for it as if contains the bacteria bactillophillus adicophillus (spelling) which feeds on the yeast and regains that natural balance.

Hope that helps!

[hferg]

you said that a vaginal yeast infection is usually triggered after taking antibiotics? i started taking an antibiotic twice a day for my exzema (eczema)(my doc was afraid it would get infected and i'd get staph) a week ago. i guess what i'm asking is, can any antibiotic trigger a vaginal yeast infection? if so, i'm considering stopping taking this because my exzema (eczema) is clear but this burning and itching is driving me nuts now.
thanks!

[LadyReap]

Talk to your doctor about the yeast infection and you can possibly get a medication for it also, or switch to a different medication for the eczema to prevent future infections. Also i know that using an anti-itch ointment helps me when rubbed externaly on the parts that itch. hope i helped.