What Are the Treatments for Male Yeast Infection?
Some people may equate yeast infections with women, but men can develop them, too. Fortunately, there are over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for male yeast infection. Treating a male yeast infection typically involves buying an OTC cream that is labeled for use with vaginal yeast infections. A man may spread the cream on the affected area twice per day for about a week. Spending some time without underwear to allow air to get to the area, wearing cotton underwear, and avoiding sexual intercourse until the infection has cleared completely may help as well. Before a man considers treatments for male yeast infection, he will usually have to make sure he really has a yeast infection instead of another type of genital infection. Generally, a man with a yeast infection will notice redness and irritation in the genital area. He may have a rash as well as itching and burning that is particularly noticeable on or around the tip of his penis. Once a man is sure he has a yeast infection, he may tr
