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Male yeast infections are common and it is a myth that yeast infections in men dont happen. Generally speaking, these infections are likely to occur in the mouth or at the end of the penis, under the foreskin. A male yeast infection in the penis is known as balanitis, whilst in the mouth it is called Thrush. In rarer cases, yeast infections in men can occur elsewhere on the body such as the on the skin or in the intestine, but usually these only occur in people who are already quite ill and they are relatively uncommon in healthy males. Men with a foreskin are more prone to male yeast infections because the warmth and moisture underneath encourages the growth of fungus.

A male yeast infection is not classed as a sexually transmitted infection, because many people already have small amounts of the Candida fungus and people who have never been sexually active can still suffer from yeast infections. Whether or not male yeast infections cause problems depends on the situation. Candida likes warm and moist skin, and skin that is already slightly damaged. It also thrives on the high sugar in people with diabetes. So if the skin of your genitals is already irritated by perfumes in soaps or shower gels, or if you are careless about drying yourself after washing, or if you have diabetes that is uncontrolled (perhaps because you are unaware you have diabetes), Candida is more likely to multiply. When it has multiplied, you may begin to notice symptoms as a male yeast infection develops.

Male Yeast Infection Symptoms:

Balanitis - The most common symptoms of a male 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 on the head of the penis

Small blisters on the head of the penis.

Thrush The most common symptoms of a male oral yeast infection are:
White spots in the mouth and on the tongue that do not wipe off and are painful especially when eating and drinking.

Men who get yeast infections invariably believe it's sexually transmitted. Although possible, most experts say that male yeast infections arent usually the result of unprotected sex and often it develops in men who aren't sexually active. However, you have a regular female partner, it is quite likely that she will also be carrying Candida in her vagina. If she does not have symptoms, she probably does not need treatment. However, if you keep getting male yeast infections, it might be worth her having tests to confirm an overgrowth of candida and proceed with a course of treatment even if she has no symptoms.

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