Question 1

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 2

can untreated penile yeast infection kill a man?

Accepted Answer

Not a normal man: A yeast infection from the common candida yeast, growing on the penis of an otherwise normal, healthy man... Will not kill him.  He will have itchy, irritated skin, and will want to treat it with an anti-fungal cream to get rid of the problem.

Question 3

docs, could a man use terazol (terconazole) 7 for a penile yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

See answer : Though only tested and FDA-approved for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis, it most likely would be equally effective in treating a documented yeast infection of the penis.

Question 4

is it safe for men to use monistat cream on penis and under foreskin for yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal: Monistat is an antifungal cream used for treating yeast infections as long as the infection is properly diagnosed by your doctor. So yes it is safe on penis but as noted earlier see your doctor for proper diagnosis and selection of therapy appropriate for your case.
Take care of yourself.

Question 5

can a man use vaginal yeast infection cream to treat dry peeling skin of the penis? no stds.

Accepted Answer

Yeast is Yeast: There is no gender to medicine.  Now, did the company try to brand their anti-dungal medicine by calling it a "vaginal' cream. Yes, most likely. If you have  a fungal infection then this may very well work for you.

Question 6

hi doctors. how do i know if i have a penile yeast infection ?

Accepted Answer

Appearance of skin: Yeast infections have a particular pattern and distribution, usually small areas of redness with 'satellite' lesions of smaller areas of redness.  These infections usually occur in uncircumcised or diabetic men or men with compromised immune systems.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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Is it safe for men to use monistat cream on penis and under foreskin for yeast infection?

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Can a man use vaginal yeast infection cream to treat dry peeling skin of the penis? no stds.

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Can a male die from penile yeast infection?

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