What are the best treatments for a male yeast infection?

Answer 1

Candidiasis (yeast infection) is alleged to be successfully treated either with home remedies or, in the case of a more severe infection, with either over the counter or prescription antifungal medications. Home remedies for candidiasis include the consumption or direct application of yogurt, which contains lactobacillus (a "friendly" bacteria that kills yeast), acidophilus tablets or salves, and even lightly crushed cloves of garlic, which yield allicin, an antifungal. Boric acid has also been used to treat yeast infections when gelcaps are filled with boric acid powder and two are inserted at bedtime for three to four nights. Whilst home remedies only offer relief in minor cases of infection, seeking medical attention is a necessity as the extent of the infection often cannot be judged well by the sufferer. Prescription medication is often the only solution to an infection; the antifungal drugs commonly used to treat candidiasis are topical clotrimazole, topical nystatin, fluconazole, topical ketoconazole. In severe infections (generally in hospitalized patients), amphotericin B, caspofungin, or voriconazole may be used. This is mainly talking about female yeast infection, which is much more serious than male yeast infection.

You probably don't need to go to a doctor unless it gets really bad. Just don't have sex until it's gone, and wear boxers, not "tighty whities". "Tighty whities" don't allow enough air flow and can make you more likely to get a yeast infection.

If you still have any professional questions about yeast infection, you could consult online doctors, such as Wuhan Dr. Lee's TCM Clinic, to get professional online help.

Answer 2

Due to the rarity of this condition, there are few drug options available to treat it, and even fewer (maybe none) that treat yeast infection in men specifically.

Diflucan is commonly prescribed to cure the yeast infection, but the Candida, the fungus which causes the yeast infection may develop an immunity to it, which usually leads men to seek alternatives such as natural remedies.

There are over-the-counter drugs as well such as Gentian Violet, but again, the drug may become ineffective over time.

Natural remedies have surprisingly worked better than drugs many times, and usually treat the condition with less side effects. Many people have successfully used these techniques even though they have not been endorsed by the drug associations due to monetary reasons.

Answer 3

The treatment is mostly the same as with women. You need antifungals. You can start with an over the counter cream like women use for this. But if it doesn't get better, or it gets worse, see a doctor. Or better yet, start the fungus cream while waiting on a doctor appointment. The doctor might put you on pills for it.

As for prevention, you could keep yourself clean and dry down there, practice safer sex, avoid partners you know have it, etc. If you are prone to getting urinary infections, then you could start drinking cranberry juice. If you are diabetic, then you have to make sure you control your blood sugar, since yeast thrives off of carbohydrates.

Answer 4

Some common yeast infection cures include fungal creams and medications. There are also home remedies such as garlic, however, the most common treatment is fungal creams.

Answer 5

Males can use also use Monistat to cure a yeast infection.