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.
Advertisement. The root cause of a yeast infection is a fungus called candida albicans fungus. Also known as yeast, this fungus is present in small amounts with other bacteria in the genital areas, and in warm and moist areas of the body, like the armpits and the mouth.Both, men and women are susceptible to this condition.dvertisement. The root cause of a yeast infection is a fungus called candida albicans fungus. Also known as yeast, this fungus is present in small amounts with other bacteria in the genital areas, and in warm and moist areas of the body, like the armpits and the mouth.