Can a yeast infection spread to the skin or to internal organs?
Yes. Vaginal yeast infections often spread to the surrounding ares but it is unusual to involve internal organs.
Yes. It can spread to the vulvar skin.
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I was diagnosed with a yeast infection in the skin around my eyes. Now my eyes itch on the inside. Could the infection have spread inside my eyes?
Certainly possible. You should see a fellowship trained cornea and external disease specialist asap!
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If I re-wear pajamas an extra night, does that spread a yeast infection on the skin? Does it spread the way chicken pox does (by contact)?
Yeast infection. This will not spread in the manner in which you have described. Everybody has candida in their GI tract and it only produces clinically relevant disease when there are predisposing factors (i.e., treatment with antibiotics, steroids, diabetes mellitus, immune suppression, and so on).
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I've had a yeast infection on and off. Small nodules beneath skin turned into hard very tender large knot on Both labiA. Very tender inner folds.?
See GYN. This needs to be examined to be diagnosed correctly. Hope this works out OK.
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Is raw, irritated skin on inner labia and vaginal opening a sign of a yeast infection or a bacterial infection?
Either. It is more likely to be a yeast infection or an irritant dermatitis, but a bacterial infection can also be a potential cause. Consult a physician for a culture and treatment.
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I am a male and I have a yeast infection of the skin how do I treat it.
OTC topical antifung. There are numerous otc antifungals available from your friendly pharmacist, assuming of course that your self diagnosis is correct.
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Ketanozole worked really well for me on previous skin yeast infection, upcoming appointment....can I ask for it again and insist it be prescribed?
It is a good topical. and you can certainly ask for it, really depends on what your insurance will cover nowadays! hope that helps.
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Is it possible to have a yeast infection and not know about it? I have dry sensitive skin in that area as well.
Yeast infection. Yes, you may have a yeast infection and not be aware of it.
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I was diagnosed with a yeast infection in the skin around my eyes. Now my eyes itch on the inside. Could the infection have spread inside my eyes?
Certainly possible. You should see a fellowship trained cornea and external disease specialist asap!
Read more...
If I re-wear pajamas an extra night, does that spread a yeast infection on the skin? Does it spread the way chicken pox does (by contact)?
Yeast infection. This will not spread in the manner in which you have described. Everybody has candida in their GI tract and it only produces clinically relevant disease when there are predisposing factors (i.e., treatment with antibiotics, steroids, diabetes mellitus, immune suppression, and so on).
Read more...
I've had a yeast infection on and off. Small nodules beneath skin turned into hard very tender large knot on Both labiA. Very tender inner folds.?
See GYN. This needs to be examined to be diagnosed correctly. Hope this works out OK.
Read more...
Is raw, irritated skin on inner labia and vaginal opening a sign of a yeast infection or a bacterial infection?
Either. It is more likely to be a yeast infection or an irritant dermatitis, but a bacterial infection can also be a potential cause. Consult a physician for a culture and treatment.
Read more...
I am a male and I have a yeast infection of the skin how do I treat it.
OTC topical antifung. There are numerous otc antifungals available from your friendly pharmacist, assuming of course that your self diagnosis is correct.
Read more...
Ketanozole worked really well for me on previous skin yeast infection, upcoming appointment....can I ask for it again and insist it be prescribed?
It is a good topical. and you can certainly ask for it, really depends on what your insurance will cover nowadays! hope that helps.
Read more...
Is it possible to have a yeast infection and not know about it? I have dry sensitive skin in that area as well.
Yeast infection. Yes, you may have a yeast infection and not be aware of it.
Read more...