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Male Yeast Infection
How do you know if a male has a yeast infection? If so what cream can thay use to cure it?
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Sometimes symptoms are not present. If symptoms are not present and your sex partner tells you she has a yeast infection, it is best to go to the doctor.
When symptoms are present, the most common symptoms of a penile yeast infection are:
* irritation and soreness of the head of the penis
* severe itching on the head of the penis
* a white, clumpy discharge
* redness color on the head of the penis
* small blisters on the head of the penis.
The most commonly used over the counter medications used to treat male yeast infections are the same products that are used to cure female yeast infections. That’s because the very same yeast that causes vaginal yeast infections in women can cause infections in men.
Men can safely use over the counter antifungal treatments such as Monistat even those these products are labeled “for vaginal use.” Over the counter medications like Monistat are marketed to women because genital yeast infections are much more common in women than in men. Other commonly used over the counter medications are Lamisil, Micatin and Lotrimin. Vagisil cream can be used to help relieve itchiness and burning until the yeast infection is cured.
To treat a male yeast infection apply the over the counter medication directly to the affected skin on your penis twice daily for a week. If the rash doesn’t go away after a week or if it recurs frequently, you should get a medical evaluation. Persistent or recurring yeast infections can be associated with other chronic medical conditions such as diabetes and HIV. If your yeast infection is caused by an underlying medical condition, the infection will not improve until the underlying medical condition is addressed.
While treating a male yeast infection be sure to do the following:
· Wash and dry the affected area with a clean towel.
· Apply the antifungal cream, powder or spray as directed.
· Change clothes, especially underwear, every day.
Many holistic practitioners recommend that men who are trying to cure a yeast infection with over the counter products also eat yogurt daily. Yogurt contains acidophilus which helps restore the natural PH balance in your body. Buttermilk can also play a role in restoring PH balances.
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