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 infections are caused by fungus or yeast, which are microscopic in size. The medical term for yeast infections is candidiasis. The name derives from the species of fungus called Candida. Yeast infections are extremely common among the human population, in particular the species Candida albicans.