Male Yeast Infection Treatment
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Male yeast infection treatment can be difficult to find. Some men will resort to using Monistat cream, which is over the counter and many females use. The best way to eliminate a fungus problem is with fungal drugs and the anti Candida diet.

This page is designed to give comprehensive information about male yeast infection treatment and symptoms of the male yeast infection and natural ways to treat it. If all other conditions/diseases have been successfully ruled out by a doctor, Candida may be the culprit. At that point, it would make good sense to seek counsel in the various different treatments used by other men that have proven beneficial for a male yeast infection cure.

Male Candida can become a problem for men just as it can for women. It's best to try and catch the problem early on before symptoms worsen because it's makes it harder to cure.

When dealing with Candida, diet has a lot to do with the success of male yeast infection treatment. Both men and women comment that staying on a Candida free diet not only eliminates most of the problems associated with yeast infections but also heals other ailing parts of the body and takes care of digestive issues. But, before going on a Candida diet, other steps should be taken first in order to receive the best results.

The home remedies for yeast infections page outlines a cleansing period that's necessary and very much advisable to rid the body of harmful waste in preparation of the Candida diet. Also, any beer drinking needs to be eliminated during the entire period Candida is present and even after successful male yeast infection treatment has stopped.

Symptoms

The symptoms of a penile yeast infection can be difficult to treat because using creams or taking over the counter yeast infection medicine may only temporarily relieve pain. Once the symptom is gone for a while, it gives false hope the infection is cured. Treating the male yeast infection also depends on how stubborn the yeast infection is. Recurring yeast infections and systemic yeast infections are in a whole other category and require special attention.

If you're in a relationship and treating a yeast infection, it's best to talk to your significant other about taking precautions so they don't get an infection or pass an infection to you. Both partners should be treated at the same time and abstain from sexual activity during your treatment.

Yeast is naturally found in a woman's vagina so symptoms are usually more noticeable because yeast overgrowth occurs followed by intense itching of the vulva. Yeast occurs naturally in a man's body as well such as the digestive tract. There's some controversy as to whether an uncircumcised penis carries a greater chance of contacting and spreading a yeast infection. The warm, moist, dark area under the foreskin of the penis is ideal for the growth of fungal infections. People who believe this suggest keeping the area clean and dry but with out excessive soap or scrubbing as that can worsen or even cause symptoms of an infection to appear.

A man's symptoms can include:

(1) Redness of the foreskin

(2) Itching

(3) Redness of the penis

(4) Other rashes on the head of the penis

(5) Impotence

(6) Small white blisters or pustules on the penis

(7) Discharge

(8) Painful foreskin and penis

Male Yeast Infection Treatment

Some of the methods described below can be used alone or in combination with another method until you find the solution that is right for you. But, the one step that must be taken is going on a Candida Diet which means no sweets, beer, or yeasty foods. It may take some experimentation as yeast infections can become immune to certain treatments, so it could be advantageous to rotate treatments.

Coconut oil contains lauric acid and has strong antifungal and antimicrobial agents good for attacking Candida. It can be used as a male yeast infection treatment applied directly to the genital area and taken orally. Four (4) Tablespoons should be taken through out the day. Coconut oil is a healthy oil and very good for baking as other oils (such as canola oil, safflower oil, and corn oil) either become rancid very easily or are not safe to eat after heated. Try to buy coconut oil that is virgin, raw, or cold-pressed in order to achieve the best results.

Oregano oil Oregano oil is a potent antimicrobial and has been used as a natural treatment for various illnesses. The essential oil of oregano used as a natural treatment is different from oregano used for cooking. Orally take 1-2 drops of oregano oil four times daily for male Candida treatment.

Pau d’arco is a powerful antimicrobial and natural herb retrieved from the inner bark of the Tabebuia Avellanedae or Tabebuia Impetiginosa tree, known as taheebo or lapacho. Pau d'arco can be made into a tea that should be drank 3 times a day; but be sure to boil it and let it steep for 5-15 minutes.

Gentian Violet has once again become popular with parents who have a child with oral thrush. Years ago it was widely used until new age anitfungal medication came on the market. It can be applied directly to the affected area. It will turn your clothes and anything it comes in contact with purple, so wear clothing you don't mind getting messy.

The anti Candida diet is important to take into consideration when seeking a male yeast infection cure. Candida feeds on refined carbohydrates and sugar. Too much sugar in a person's daily diet can contribute to candida overgrowth, a fungus in the digestive tract that leads to numerous digestive problems. Sugar substitutes (such as Nutra-sweet) should also be avoided. The best diet is one made up of unprocessed foods, legumes, vegetables, organic meats, and plenty of sugar free liquids.