Yeast infection of the penis

FOR yeast infection of the penis it can affect a man at any time in his life. You don’t have to be sexually active to get candida albicans, however if a man is sexually active with a partner who has an outbreak of active vaginal yeast infection, he certainly runs the risk of getting fungus on his penis (and surrounding genitalia). Since these types of infections are known to generally occur in women, it is difficult for a man to deal with the reality that he can also be affected by this fungus. Also, it can be quite embarrassing to talk or share with someone else, or even your doctor. This article will discuss some symptoms, causes, and effective home remedies for a yeast infection on the penis.

Symptoms of yeast infection on the penis

A man with excess penile yeast usually experiences a lumpy, itchy rash along the shaft of the penis, with the tip (or head) of the penis experiencing the most discomfort. In some cases, the rash can turn into sores and lesions; in severe cases, bleeding may occur. Also, some men experience a white creamy discharge that comes from the penis and has a consistency of cottage cheese in nature. Untreated penile yeast can also travel past the penis into the scrotum and around the male genitalia. Some men with yeast fungus also experience pain during sex or swelling at the head of the penis. Note that some sexually transmitted diseases can also present with symptoms that appear to be those of a yeast infection, so care must be taken to determine the proper diagnosis.

Causes of yeast infection on the penis

As mentioned above, men who are sexually active with a partner who has a current vaginal yeast infection are at risk of getting it. Although this is the most common cause of sexually active men, other causes could be not giving enough ventilation (or air) to the male genitalia. Yeast thrives and multiplies in areas of the body that are dark, unventilated, and prone to excessive moisture, making the male genitalia (particularly the penis) prime candidates for infection. Other reasons for excess yeast in the body is the excessive consumption of sugar in the diet; This includes foods high in refined sugars and carbohydrates (which turn into sugar when digested in the body). Beer also contains yeast.

Remedies for yeast infection on the penis

Many men with penile yeast infections can have some success with topical creams that you can buy at the drugstore or with stronger creams prescribed by your doctor. Others opt for home remedies for yeast infections, including tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar solutions, which are good options if one suffers from recurrent yeast infections where traditional treatments don’t seem to work. Another option is to apply yogurt to the affected area or areas. The yogurt will offer soothing relief from pain and itching, however make sure the yogurt is 100% natural and sugar free. While applying sugar-containing yogurt may seem to work initially, remember that excess sugar in the body can contribute to the spread of yeast. Sexually active men should abstain from sex until active yeast infection is under control. Using a condom can only irritate lesions and sores.

Keep in mind that doing nothing is not a remedy. Once yeast infection takes hold in your body, steps must be taken to remedy the problem. Doing nothing will also give the yeast a chance to multiply, spread, and cause more pain and discomfort. Waiting for the infection to clear is not an effective solution.