Yeasts are always living harmlessly in our body - that is a well known fact. Many sites on the internet mention that the colon is a breeding ground for fungus and yeasts, and the place where all the yeast infection begins. The reason for this is, our intestines and colon are actually filled with bacteria and yeast all the time. They are just being kept under control by our beneficial bacteria

A very small number of web sites mention the presence of yeast living naturally on the skin. Statistically talking, skin yeast infections are quite common. Just like the Candida living in the colon, the yeast on the skin is also kept under control by friendly bacteria.

Candida that are living on the skin surface remain controllable, till a certain event called infection trigger occurs. It can be an illness, antibiotics use or a weakening of the immune system. And the most frequent form of fungus found by microbiologists are the mutated Candida Albicans yeast.

There are several types of fungal skin infections: body rash, thrush, diaper rash and athletes foot.

Also Fungus can be the reason for some other infections in the human body; such are Systemic Candidiasis and vaginal yeast infections. The systemic candidiasis is a pretty dangerous - it is health destroying in 75% of cases. In saying that, most yeast infections are harmless. They just cause uncomfortable symptoms or manifestations. Only persons with a very weak immune system are at risk the most.

Diaper rash is fairly common in babies. This kind of yeast infection is commonly cured with an OTC cream. Generally that is the treatments that contain ketokonazole, nystatin or terbinafine.

If you suspect the rash you have is caused by fungus, a good idea is to go and see a doctor before you'll attempt to treat the infection yourself.

The best way to deal with yeast infections is prevent them in the first place. Once you know what has caused your infection you can easily treat it naturally, and also strengthen your body's natural defenses. Perfectly healthy people should never need to suffer from a yeast infection, and should never need to take any anti fungal drugs.