Part 1. 1  1. Wipe off the cream as soon as you notice a reaction. 2  2. Run cold water over the area for 10 minutes. 3  3. Seek emergency treatment if you feel dizzy, experience severe burning or numbness, or have open or weeping spots around your hair follicle.
The fungus candida causes a vaginal yeast infection. Your vagina naturally contains a balanced mix of yeast, including candida, and bacteria. Lactobacillus bacteria produce acid, which prevents yeast overgrowth. That balance can be disrupted and lead to a yeast infection.oo much yeast in your vagina causes vaginal itching, burning and other classic signs and symptoms of a yeast infection. Overgrowth of yeast can result from: 1  Antibiotic use, which decreases lactobacillus bacteria in your vagina and changes the pH of your vagina. 2  Pregnancy. 3  Uncontrolled diabetes.
yeast infection, n fungal infection caused by. Candida albicans; manifests as a superficial infection located in moist parts of the body. It affects the skin, oral mucous membranes, respiratory tract, and vagina. Rarely leads to endocarditis or a systemic infection.