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Itchy penile rash? Might be an infection male symptom yeast overgrowth

That rash is an infection male symptom yeast overgrowth. When a man gets a yeast infection, it is called balanitis, an inflammation of the penis region. The yeast infection is localized in the genital region. When balanitis (a penile infection) involves the foreskin or prepuce, it is called balanoposthitis. In some cases, complications develop into phimosis, that is the inability to retract the foreskin from the head of the penis.

What do you look for when you suspect candida overgrowth? Some yeast infection male symptom yeast overgrowth signs are --

itchiness on the tip of the penis
burning sensation on the tip of the penis
itchiness on the foreskin
burning sensation on the tip of the foreskin
red rash on the tip of the penis
red rash on the foreskin
lesions / sores on the tip of the penis (in severe cases)
lesions / sores on the foreskin (in severe cases)
can't retract the foreskin (in severe cases)
foul-smelling discharge

Be sure to call your doctor if you are experiencing any yeast infection male symptom yeast signs including swelling of the foreskin or pain.

If you've been through a bout of yeast infection before and you know what you currently have is a yeast infection male symptom yeast overgrowth, you can try some of these antifungal creams -- Monistat (miconazole) or Lotrimin AF (yes, I know this is for athlete's foot, but trust me, it works just the same).

Here's what you do -- first, you need to apply the antifungal cream twice daily. It's best to do this at bedtime and once more during the day. Make sure you clean your penis first (if applying at bedtime). Then sparingly apply a layer (don't goop it on, guys ... more isn't necessarily better!) of the yeast infection antifungal medication onto the tip of your penis and onto the shaft if that area is also infected. If your foreskin is intact (i.e. you're not circumcised!), be sure to (gently) pull the foreskin back over the tip of the penis after application of the medication.

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