Fungal Infections

Yeast infections aren’t a sign of bad hygiene, and women are more likely to develop thrush if they’re pregnant, sexually active, taking antibiotics, have a weakened immune system or poorly managed diabetes.

The symptoms of vaginal thrush include itching and soreness in the vagina, discharge which is usually odourless but may resemble cottage cheese, and pain during sex or urination.

If you’re a man who doesn’t know very much about thrush, then you might be feeling a little confused right now.

Can men even get thrush? Isn’t it a vaginal infection?

Well, I’m sorry my male friends, but when it comes to thrush you can suffer just as much as the ladies, as this infection doesn’t discriminate by gender.

Yes, men can get thrush and not just around their penis, but in other areas such as their mouth too.

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Despite the name, anyone can get athlete’s foot - not just athletes.

To prevent yourself from getting athlete’s foot, wear protective footwear like shower shoes or flip-flops when walking around a pool, gym, public shower, or locker areas as the fungus which causes athlete’s foot may be on the floor.

It’s important to keep your feet dry as the fungus is attracted to damp, warm areas like sweaty shoes - you may wish to alternate shoes each day to give them time to air and dry properly.

Fungal nail infections are common and will usually be nothing to worry about, however, they can take a long time to treat.

They can cause the nail to become brittle causing breakages, pain, and swelling in the skin around the nail.

There are multiple treatment options to treat a fungal nail infection, such as paint-on solutions and nail pens from trusted brands like Curanail and Scholl.