Yeast Infection of the Skin and Mucous Membranes
Alternate Names : Cutaneous Candidiasis
What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?
Signs and symptoms of a yeast infection correspond to the site of the infection:
Skin infections cause a red rash, often with patchy areas that ooze small amounts of whitish fluid. The rash may be itchy or burn. Small pustules or white blisters with pus inside may develop.
Vaginal yeast infections cause a white or yellow discharge from the vagina, with burning, itching, and redness along the walls and external area of the vagina.
A yeast infection of the penis causes redness, scaling, and sometimes pain on the underside of the penis.
Oral thrush, which is a yeast infection of the mouth, causes creamy white patches on the tongue and sides of the mouth, and sometimes pain.
A yeast infection of the nail beds causes white or yellow nails, painful swelling, and pus
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