Is it possible to cure yeast infection for men without any medication?

Answer 1

We always have yeast in our body, you just need to keep the growth in balance. A yeast infection is caused by an over growth of Candida, this yeast can migrate out from the intestinal tract. Any warm, moist areas on our body is everything yeast needs to thrive and make you miserable. If the scrotum or penis are involved, the most likely agent is Candida albicans, the same type of yeast that causes vaginal yeast. Jock itch is more common in men than yeast infections, it affects the genitals, inner thighs and buttocks but not the scrotum or penis.

There are a lot of things that cause yeast infections; low immune systems, hormones, low thyroid and diabetics are very prone to yeast infections. Many antibiotics, while killing off the bacteria they are taken for, will also kill off the acidophilus in your gut. This will upset a delicate balance that will cause yeast to grow wild.

If you have a high sugar, high white bread diet you are indulging the yeast in all their favorites. Cut back on sugars and processed flour in your diet. Once the problem is under control, moderation is the key.

Acidophilus keeps the candida in check. One way to get more acidophilus is to eat live culture yogurt. The other is lactobacillus - acidophilus supplements. Try taking lactobacillus - acidophilus with the live colonies containing (at least one billion organisms per capsule) You don't need a prescription. Your pharmacist should have this in his refrigerator. Take two capsules of lactobacillus - acidophilus, twice a day, one hour before eating. You will start to feel a difference fairly quickly, continue taking for two weeks or while symptoms persist. If your symptoms last for more than 2 weeks while using the yeast balance diet, see your doctor to look for an underlying cause.

Garlic is one of the best things to take to prevent yeast infections. Taking two enteric-coated garlic capsules daily with 4,000 milligrams of allicin-alliin (which is the anti-fungal/ anti-yeast agent found in garlic.) the coating prevents the active ingredients in garlic from breaking down in the stomach and will prevent the garlic breath some people get with regular garlic tabs. You can take garlic twice a day the same way you would a daily vitamin, it will also help keep your heart healthy by fighting high cholesterol.

Fighting the symptoms, with medication such as Monistat(which comes with a topical anti-itch cream). Men can use the same OTC anti-fungal products that women use. Use one that contains a topical anti-itch, if this is a problem. Use the ointment twice daily, for up to two weeks, apply to the affected area after washing well with warm water and pat dry. It is best to avoid sexual contact while treating your yeast infection with over the counter products.

If the rash doesn't go away or if it recurs frequently, you should get a medical evaluation. Persistent or recurring yeast infections can be associated with other chronic medical conditions.

Allowing the area to "air out" can be a huge help. After bathing, air dry for as long as you can. - men's cotton boxers can be worn. Sleeping bottomless is best, men's 100% cotton boxers is a close second. Wearing 100% cotton underwear and pants helps the afflicted area to breathe rather than trapping in moisture. Get out of a wet bathing suit or work out clothes ASAP.

With any fungal infection it is important not to share any item that comes in contact with the afflicted area such as towels and to wash them after each use. Washing all of your underwear, sheets and towels in hot water and using a second rinse cycle, helps prevent reinfection. Staying out of hot tubs, take a shower - rather than a bath and avoid any scented soaps, powders, sprays or lotions in the area.

Jock itch is a common skin infection that is cased by a type of fungus called tinea. The fungus thrives in warm, moist areas of the body and often starts in the groin fold - usually on both sides. The rash of jock itch usually advances down the inner thigh, the edge is usually scaly and very easily distinguished or well demarcated, the advancing edge is redder and more raised than areas that have been infected longer. The skin within the border turns a reddish-brown and loses much of its scale. Commonly used over the counter medications for tinea are Miconazole, Lamisil and Micatin.