As you no doubt already know, yeast infections have been around since the beginning of time, as have yeast infection treatments.
However, it does seem as though it's more prevalent today than ever before, so it's hardly surprising that even the average teenager has heard about this common condition nowadays.
If you're currently experiencing any symptoms such as a rash, itchiness, vaginal or penile discharge, then there's a strong possibility you're suffering from a build up of Candida, in which case you should begin treatment as soon as possible.
Essentially, most yeast infections can be treated at home, using either drugs or natural yeast infection treatments.
However, as many people have discovered, most drugs, be they prescription or over-the-counter, only focus on treating the symptoms, rather than focusing on the actual cause.
Over-the-Counter Treatments Drugs such as Clotrimazole, Tioconazole, Miconazole and Butoconazole are commonly known as Azole treatments, and all are available without prescription.
These drugs work by blocking the production of ergosterol found in the wall of yeast cells which in turn causes the cells to die.
Even though these treatments are marketed primarily for women, men can also benefit from them.
As with all types of treatment, if adverse reaction occurs you should immediately cease treatment and consult with your doctor.
Furthermore, pregnant and/or nursing mothers should avoid using these treatments unless advised otherwise by a doctor.
Natural yeast infection treatment Yogurt - Perhaps the most common of all natural yeast infection treatments is yogurt.
Of course, you should only use plain unsweetened yogurt, and you also need to ensure it contains live culture.
Women with a vaginal yeast infection can simply place some yogurt in the vagina just before going to bed, and then rinse their vagina in the morning when they get up.
Obviously, for men, it may not be as easy to leave yogurt on the infected area during the night, in which case you should simply make a point of eating two or three tubs each day for at least a week.
Garlic - Garlic is another age-old treatment known to be extremely effective at treating yeast infections.
Simply crush a few cloves of fresh garlic and wrap the paste in a piece of cotton cloth.
This can then be inserted into the vagina as you would a tampon, and left in overnight.
Men on the other hand can simply rub some of the paste directly onto the infected area, once again, leaving it overnight.
Of course, if this simply doesn't appeal to you, then you should make a point of eating a few fresh cloves of garlic daily, or at the very least, take some garlic supplements.
Vinegar - Ideally, you should always try to use apple cider vinegar.
Simply add some to you bath water and then lay down in the bath for at least 30 minutes each day.
Additionally, you can also crush a few cloves of garlic and leave them soaking in some apple cider vinegar which can then be used for douching, or in the case of men, applied directly to the effected area.
The remedies listed in this article are just some of the most common yeast infection treatments available; although there are of course many more.
The important thing is that you realize there's no need for you to live with recurring infections any longer than you already have.
In fact, what would you do if I told you that you can cure yeast infections permanently, and without ever touching any kind of drugs?