You would already know what causes vaginal infections- the fungi or yeast called Candida. Apparently, there are over 20 species of Candida with the most common form or species is the Candida Albicans. Candida is actually present on the skin of our bodies and what actually makes them spread into a colony is because of moisture. When it spreads, that’s where the problems come in- it causes infections known as Candida yeast infection. Commonly found in vaginal areas, yeast infection can also occur in the underarms of the body as well as in cuts on the skin, diaper areas of the baby, around dentures, lower abdomen, nailbeds and beneath skin folds.

Yeast infection is actually easy to treat and will go away easily. Though that, mouth and vaginal yeast infections can cause critical illnesses such as diabetes, leukemia and maybe even AIDS and are more resistant to normal medications.

Most vaginal yeast infections can be treated with an over-the-counter vaginal cream or suppository. Over the counter yeast infection treatments normally do not need prescriptions from doctors so it can be easily available to people from large drug stores or pharmacies. These treatments involve doses that come in one-day, three-day, and seven-day applications and process and most of them contain the same ingredients needed to fight a yeast infection as the yeast infection medicine that is prescribed by your doctor but in less concentrated doses.

Drug stores supply yeast infection treatment in the forms of vaginal creams, tablets and suppositories. Vaginal creams are administered by placing it inside the vagina with an applicator to kill off the yeast that causes yeast infections. Vaginal creams are also sometimes called "antifungal creams and it come with an applicator that helps you measure the right dosage for use. Some of these treatments are Gyne-Lotrimin or Mycelex (clotrimazole), Gynezol or Femstat (butoconazole), Monistat (miconazole nitrate) as well as Vagistat-1 (tioconazole).

Application methods vary according to the products. For example, some vaginal infection cure are only advised at certain times of the day for example during bedtime, since they can be messy and leak out of the vagina during the day while some are only to be applied at the opening of the vagina and surrounding tissue or vulva, some used only externally, rather than inserted into the vagina while some need to be applied three times a day or just once.

These topical creams are designed to help relieve itching while the antifungal cream treats the yeast infection. When you are on yeast infection medication, it is best to not have sex during these times. Yeast infection medicine are mostly oil based creams, hence it can damage the latex in a condom or diaphragm.

Apart from creams, there are also treatment tablets and suppositories that can be taken. Vaginal infection cure used in creams are also made into tablet forms and suppositories. How do you use them? Simple. You insert the tablets and suppositories into the vagina and let them dissolve. These tablets and suppositories are also called "ovules" by some brands because they're oval-shaped. Also, these products come packaged with a plastic "inserter" or applicator to help you insert the medication into the vagina properly and in its recommended dosages. There are instructions provided in the OTC yeast infection cure so be sure to read it first before applying the treatments.

Some people prefer the tablet than vaginal creams as it is less messy, less possible to ooze out and easier to apply. Tablets and suppositories are much stronger and can be used for fewer days with faster results compared to creams, which is another benefit and another reason to buy tablets.

Before buying any OTC products, you need follow some simple safety tips. Make sure that you do have yeast infection before starting any type of treatment. There are different types of vaginal infection so if you are not sure, go see your doctor because using the wrong yeast infection medicine can make the infection worse and harder to treat. Also, follow the package instructions carefully and use the exact recommended dosage. The amount included into the treatment is sufficient to treat the growth cycle of the yeast infection.  Also, consult your doctor before taking treatments if you are under any other medications as it might interact with the OTC products.