{"id":15185,"date":"2020-09-02T13:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T17:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=15185"},"modified":"2023-06-02T15:42:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T19:42:32","slug":"male-yeast-infection-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/male-yeast-infection-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Can men get yeast infections?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Symptoms<\/a> | Causes<\/a> | Risk factors<\/a> | Complications<\/a> | Treatment<\/a> | FAQs<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

While it’s true that <\/span>yeast infections<\/span><\/a> (candidiasis) are more prevalent among women, men can get yeast infections, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both female and male yeast infections are caused by a fungus called <\/span>Candida albicans<\/span><\/i><\/a>, which is a natural part of our skin flora, especially in moist areas and mucous membranes. However, an overgrowth of the candida fungus in the mouth, foreskin, or head of the penis can cause a yeast infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because they often emerge after sexual intercourse and affect the sexual organs, it’s tempting to lump yeast infections with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, the infection isn’t spread via sex, but sexual contact can spark the growth of the candida fungus, catalyzing an infection. These are just some misconceptions about yeast infections in men, so here\u2019s what you need to know to identify, prevent, and treat a male yeast infection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of male yeast infections<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most might cringe at the thought of fungal overgrowth on their genitals, but the good news is that some men don’t experience any<\/span> symptoms of yeast infections<\/span><\/a>. Others, however, might begin to notice early symptoms, such as moist skin around the penile head, redness, and itching. As the infection progresses, common symptoms and signs of a penile yeast infection might include:<\/span><\/p>\n