What causes a belly button yeast infection?

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What causes a belly button yeast infection?

A yeast called Candida causes belly button yeast infections, or candidiasis. Candida yeast grow and thrive in warm, damp environments. Conditions that allow Candida to grow and thrive include:

  • Wearing tight clothing.
  • Not changing clothing often.
  • Humid and hot weather.
  • Poor hygiene.
  • Skin conditions such as intertrigo and psoriasis.

Belly button yeast infections are more common in some groups of people. This includes people who:

  • Are pregnant.
  • Have overweight/obesity.
  • Are taking antibiotics. Antibiotics can kill the bacteria that normally live on your skin. This allows Candida to grow and thrive.
  • Are receiving cancer treatment like chemotherapy.

Belly button yeast infections are also more common in people with weakened immune systems. People with conditions such as HIV/AIDs or diabetes have a great chance of developing a yeast infection.

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