Discover the unexpected reasons behind breast and nipple itching, from simple skin irritation to more serious concerns that warrant medical attention.

Ductal thrush is when a fungal yeast infection (candida) affects the milk ducts ... the condition is sometimes misdiagnosed as either vasospasm or mastitis. In the UK, general practitioners sometimes ...

Candida die-off occurs when someone experiences new or worsening symptoms after receiving treatment for candidemia, which refers to a Candida infection in the bloodstream. Symptoms may include ...

Candida of the nipple and/or the breast (ductal) can cause severe discomfort and pain. Pain during breastfeeding is one of the most frequently cited reasons that women stop nursing. [1] It is ...

Specific criteria for antibiotic usage and treatment strategies for mastitis (including recurrent mastitis) are outlined below. Mothers with acute pain, severe symptoms, systemic symptoms ...

Though a person cannot pass balanitis to their partner, female partners of individuals with balanitis should get tested for Candida. They may also benefit from starting treatment just in case.

A drug-resistant fungus, Candida Auris, is spreading rapidly in U.S. hospitals, posing a severe threat to patients who need invasive medical equipment A fungus, Candida Auris, is further drawing ...

Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of articles on mastitis, treatment protocols and new research. The Food and Drug Administration requires all farms that ...

Lab studies show that garlic stops Candida from growing and keeps it from attaching to skin tissues. Some research suggests that garlic extract works well with antifungal medication, but scientists ...