Treatment for Candida Balantitis
Treatment for a male yeast infection typically involves practicing good hygiene and using topical antifungal creams or ointments.
A number of topical antifungal medications are available either over the counter or by prescription, including clotrimazole (Lotrimin) and miconazole (Monistat 7). If you are allergic to these medications, your doctor may prescribe nystatin (Mycostatin).
Your doctor may also recommend a steroid cream, such as hydrocortisone, to help reduce inflammtion.
If you have frequent yeast infections and these treatments don’t help, you may wish to consider circumcision as an option.
The Takeaway
- A yeast infection in men is called candida balanitis. It causes redness, itching, and swelling on the penis.
- Candida balanitis is caused by an overgrowth of candida, a yeast normally present on the skin.
- Certain lifestyle factors and conditions can increase your risk of a male yeast infection, including poor hygiene, being uncircumcised, having a weakened immune system, and having diabetes.
- Treatment for candida balanitis may involve topical antifungal creams, topical steroids, or circumcision.
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