Candida and
Men...
Most people
think of fungal
yeast infections
or Candida
albicans (also
known as Thrush
and Balanitis)
as only a female
issue, however,
men frequently
develop the
condition.
Candida in men
occurs in the
groin area; it
can cause
soreness,
itching, and
redness of the
head of the
penis, scrotum,
and foreskin.
Many times,
small white
spots on the
penis, burning
sensations
during
intercourse, and
transient rashes
may identify the
ailment. Due to
the fact that
Candida thrives
in warm, sweaty,
and irritated
skin,
uncircumcised
men are actually
more likely to
develop Candida.
In some cases,
the foreskin
even swells and
cracks due to
the yeast
allergy. In
addition, not
only does, the
fungal yeast
thrive on the
high sugar
content found in
men with
diabetes, it can
also result as
an allergic
reaction to
perfumes, dyes,
soaps, and
shower gels.
There is
debate in the
medical and
holistic
healthcare
communities
whether or not
Candida is a
sexually
transmitted
disease (STD.)
The reason being
that many people
already have a
small amount of
it in their
bodies. It is
actually more
common in men
who are not
sexually active,
but the
infection can be
passed on
through sex. If
a man has a male
sexual partner,
condoms with
nonoxynol-9
added to the
lubricant may
contribute to
anal yeast
infection. In
heterosexual
intercourse, men
may develop Balanitis if
their female
sexual partner
has a yeast
infection. Balanitis is
treated
traditionally
with
prescription
anti-fungal
cream and
medications,
however;
alternative
therapies are
readily
available.
Because Candida
multiplies
rapidly in dark
and moist
environments,
clothing which
allows for good
body ventilation
is recommended.
All clothing
worn next to the
skin should be
removed and
washed after
each wearing.
During treatment
for a candida yeast
infection,
sexual
intercourse
should be
avoided; also,
any activity
which might
result in
excessive
exertion or
sweating is not
advised until
the condition is
relieved. After
swimming or
spending a long
amount of time
in water,
bathing suits
should be
changed as soon
as possible. The
genital area
should be kept
clean and
showers are
preferable over
bathing in
bathtubs.
Plain unscented
soaps are highly
encouraged for
bathing, as are
warm sitz baths
infused with
several drops of
Tea Tree oil (Melaleuca
alternifolia.).
On an internal
note, drinking
pure,
unsweetened
cranberry juice,
diluted with
water may keep
the urinary
tract of the
penis clear
while the
external skin
heals. Also, the
avoidance of
milk, mushrooms,
caffeine, sugar
and bread is
also
recommended.
Some holistic
practitioners
suggest the
ingestion of raw
garlic. One
should first
seek alternative
medical
consultation
before
ingestion, due
to the heating
nature of garlic
and its
indigestion-causing
properties.
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