Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):68-70

Vaginal candidiasis - current possibilities of diagnosis and treatment

doc.MUDr.Peter Koliba, CSc.
Gynartis, s. r. o., Ostrava &ndash, Vřesina

Review article on the issue of vaginal candidiasis (VC) in women. Problems with discharge caused by yeast vaginitis in women are the

most common reasons for visits to gynecological clinic. VC is manifested typical clinical symptoms (genital itching, runny or curdy, local

redness, swelling and rhagades). Some factors significantly increase the risk of candidiasis, such as stress, fatigue, pregnancy, diabetes,

obesity, antibiotic and corticosteroid treatment, but sometimes also use hormonal contraception. VC disease is often recurrent. The author

gives a description of disease, risk factors, symptoms, and an overview of current treatment options and OTC topical antifungal preparations.

The principles of intimate hygiene are very important for prevention of vaginal candidiasis.

Keywords: discharge, itching, vaginal candidiasis, yeast discharge, the risk of yeast infections, treatment of vaginal candidiasis, probiotics

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