Even though we've been warned not to pop our pimples or touch our face at all, it's sometimes hard to resist the urge. Luckily, there are some safe ways to pop a pimple, but using a blade made for ...

An overgrowth of yeast is one of the most common causes of irritation down there — in fact, an estimated three out of four women will have a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives. While ...

If you've ever had a yeast infection, you're definitely not alone. Experts estimate that three out of four women will have one at some point in their lives. A majority of these cases, however, despite ...

A vaginal yeast infection is an infection caused by yeast (a type of fungus). Vaginal yeast infection is sometimes referred to as yeast vaginitis or candidal vaginitis. Here's how you know if you have ...

Two lesions on the patient’s labia arouse suspicion of a second problem. An STD expert tracks down a diagnosis other clinicians might miss. This is the third of a three-part series on sexually ...

Intertrigo, a rash that forms between skin folds, can cause redness and itching. Here are seven ways to prevent and treat ...

Thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection in your mouth and throat. It is caused by an overgrowth of yeast called ...

While the symptoms above are more common in yeast infections, "bleeding is also possible, as anything that irritates the tissue of the vulva, vagina, and cervix can lead to bleeding," Dr. Adegoke says ...

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There are many fungi that live in the body that make up the normal body microbial flora. One type, Candida, a type of yeast, normally thrives in small amounts in areas such as the skin, abdomen, and ...

A white tongue can be caused by dehydration or yeast and its usually nothing to worry about. Smoking can also cause a white tongue so its important to avoid triggers like cigarettes. If the white film ...