Yeast infections are incredibly common. Yeast is a kind of fungus that occurs naturally throughout your body. Your vagina has a delicate and useful balance of yeast and bacteria. You can get a ...

Severe infections may require additional oral medications. To diagnose a yeast infection, a doctor may ask about a person’s medical history, such as any previous yeast infections or sexually ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also ...