FIRST!
What is a YEAST INFECTION OF THE PENIS/PENIS?
Well, a yeast infection of the penis/penis (or whatever it’s called) comes from a yeast-like fungus called Candida and is also known as yeast infection. A sign of male yeast infection usually appears ON THE PENIS. One symptom is that the tip of the penis may be PAIN, REDNESS or ITCHY ON THE PENIS. Some may also experience a light discharge or dry, flaky skin on the penis. the head of the penis A red rash or spots with white patches on the foreskin and also on the shaft of the penis may be another indication. Redness may also appear on the scrotum or upper thighs.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?
These include:
*Diabetes/Diabetics.
Men with diabetes can get a number of yeast-related infections. Most men with diabetes have high levels of sugar in their urine, saliva, and the system in general. Yeast tends to feed on this sugar and exacerbate systemic yeast. This can trigger a host of other yeast related infections in different areas of the body, both internal and external.
Yeast infections on the penis
Men with diabetes can also get penile yeast infections. These can occur on the penis or scrotum. This condition can cause itching and burning. There is often a starchy odor that accompanies the other symptoms. People with this condition often have reddish bumps or blisters on the shaft or head of the penis; and sometimes in the scrotum. They may also have a lumpy white discharge. Again, diabetic men tend to have high levels of sugar in their urine, which can encourage this type of infection. Candidiasis in the colon can also trigger it. Men with diabetes should see a doctor if they suspect a penile yeast infection. Nystatin creams can sometimes provide relief. However, this yeast infection can often come back.
*low immunity,
Which can result from other conditions, such as an underactive thyroid gland,
chronic stress, Lyme disease and HIV.
*sexual transmission
Candida can be transmitted between people by direct contact, so it can be considered a sexually transmitted disease. A woman with yeast infection who has unprotected sex with a man can infect her lover, treat her own infection, and then become infected again the next time she has sex with him. If you or your lover have an active infection, you should be very careful to follow the safer sex guidelines until you are sure that you are both free of infection. During an infection or while undergoing treatment, refrain from vaginal intercourse, wash your hands or change gloves between touching your own and your partner’s crotch, and keep those sex toys very, very clean.
*antibiotics
Although much less common than sexual transmission, the other main cause of penile yeast infection is long-term use of antibiotics. The male body has a standard contingent of crotch-dwelling creatures, and antibiotics can rid the body of the good ones, allowing normally occurring yeast to take over.
*Condoms with nonoxynol-9
While not the same problem, this seems like a good place to alert you that I’ve seen the occasional rumor in gay magazines that condoms with nonoxynol-9 added to the lube can contribute to anal infections. This is very plausible given that we know it can cause vaginal yeast infections. If this is a problem for you, try using a condom that does not have a spermicidal lubricant.
*Continuous masturbation.
If your hands and toys are clean, then this is not your problem.
* Poor personal hygiene.
Cleanup I’m sure I don’t have to elaborate on this.
