Question 1

hi i think i have yeast infection on my penis head how do i cure it  i'm so scare?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Men are less likely to get yeast infection but they can.There is itching , dryness and head of penis skin may be cracked, sometime it can also cause blisters, these can break open.
Use over the counter antifungal cream like Monistat twice daily, avoid having sex with your partner and have her treated
retract your foreskin if it is present and clean thoroghly/keep dry
prescription rx like Diflucan (fluconazole) tabl.

Question 2

can a male die from penile yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Next to impossible: Fortunately! unless you are immunosupressed on chemotherapy or HIV positive there is nothing to worry. Local treatment should fix it easily.

Question 3

what can be done for a penile yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yeast Infection: First of all, yeast infection should be documented by a dermatological test such as a KOH smear. Once established, anti-yeast creams or oral medications may be used. Since yeast loves humid environment, avoidance of moisture should be pursued.

Question 4

can a male have penile yeast infection for years?

Accepted Answer

Yeast and Men: Not likely. But, the most common long term skin problem for men is psoriasis or eczema. Have you shown your problem to a physician?

Question 5

penile yeast infection for 7 months won't go away?

Accepted Answer

See you doctor: See your dermatologist, this may be something else. A yeast infection should have resolved if treated properly. There are other conditions that can appear that way. Your dermatologist can give you an exact diagnosis and the proper treatment.

Question 6

what are the complications of a penile yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Several: Pain, rash and bleeding.

Question 7

is it possible to treat a penile yeast infection with garlic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Garlic is fungicidal.  To treat penile yeast infections a man can eat fresh garlic twice a day or take garlic supplements.  Sometimes a slice of fresh garlic is rubbed onto the effected area directly. (use a small test dose to ensure that it does not irritate the skin). There is are no clinical trials on this use of  yeast. Monistat can also be used.

Question 8

can a man get a penile yeast infection?  what can be done for it?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Yes under foreskin and on glands penis red irritated with itching common. Soap water and otc preparation with Clotrimazole effective.

Question 9

can a penile yeast infection turn into a systemic yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: Unless you have a life-threatening immune deficiency. Your yeast infection does, however, need to be treated -- and your sexual partner or partners need to be treated at the same time to avoid reinfection.

Question 10

is it possible to get penile infection from someone who has a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It can occur if there is abrasion to the skin of the penis, but more commonly, men have the skin colonized without symptoms, and then are capable of reinfecting their sexual partners.

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