<div><p>Candidal yeast infections are an overgrowth of the yeast our body makes called Candida. It's always there, but sometimes it can multiply out of control when normal acidity and/or hormonal balance changes. </p><p>Although genital/vulvovaginal candidiaisis is common for adult women - nearly <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/candidiasis/index.html" target="_blank">75 percent of us have dealt with it</a><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/candidiasis/genital/" target="_blank"> </a>at some point in our lives - Candidal yeast infections are also common in all girls and babies.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304.jpeg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_550px.jpeg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_650px.jpeg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_750px.jpeg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_850px.jpeg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_950px.jpeg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_1050px.jpeg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_1150px.jpeg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_1250px.jpeg 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_1350px.jpeg 1350w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_1450px.jpeg 1450w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_1550px.jpeg 1550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/pexels-photo-278304_GH_content_1630px.jpeg 1630w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Pexels</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>There are many ways that it yeast levels can get out of control - from using too much soap to wearing synthetic underwear. The body's bacterial balance can get thrown out of whack and Candida overgrows.</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>It's important to know what to look for if you think your daughter might be suffering from a yeast infection. Here are three signs:</p><h3>1. Inflamed, Itchy Area</h3><p>If your daughter complains of inflamed, itchieness around her genetial area, it's generally a sign that she may be developing a vaginal yeast infection. Redness around the labia, as well as dry, flaky skin in the same area are signs that you should visit the family doctor.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/61luT3-q7AL-_UX385_.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>2. Cheesy Discharge</h3><p>You might spot thick, white and curd-like discharge in her underwear. It is usually odorless, but you might detect a faint bread scent. </p><p>However, if there is a really strong odor, that means that the bad bacteria has taken over the good.</p><h3>3. Antibiotics</h3><p>Sometimes when fighting other infections, antibiotics can also kill the good bacteria that keeps yeast in balance. If she has a sensitivity to antibiotics, she may have a flare up of Candida.</p><p>As always, be sure to get a proper diagnosis from your family doctor before buying any over-the-counter medications for yeast infections. Over-use of the medications can cause the yeast to become resistant to treatment.</p><p>[h/t <a href="https://www.popsugar.com/moms/Signs-Yeast-Infection-Girls-30947431" target="_blank">Popsugar</a>]</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p></div>
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