Thrush Men
Symptoms of thrush in men
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Somemen may not experienceany signs or symptoms of thrush.
If symptoms do appear, they can include:
- irritation, burning or itching under the foreskin or on the tip of the penis
- redness, or red patches under the foreskin or on the tip of the penis
- a discharge under the foreskin that may look like cottage cheesethere may also be an unpleasant smell
- difficulty pulling back the foreskin of your penis (phimosis)
Thrush as a skin infection
Most candidal skin infections develop in areas of the body where folds of skin come together, such as the:
- armpits
- groin
- areas between your fingers
- skin between your genitals and anus
People who are obese are also at risk of developing a skin infectionbetween their rolls of skin.
The infection usually begins as a red and painful itchy rash. Small red spots can also develop on the rash. Affected skin may then scale over, producing a white-yellow curd-like substance. If theskin between your fingers is affected, it becomes thick, soft and white.
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Causes of thrush in men
Thrush is caused by the Candida albicans fungus.
Complications of thrush in men
If you have a weakened immune system there is a risk that the candida fungus will spread into your blood. This is known as invasive candidiasis.
Diagnosing thrush in men
Visit your GP if you think you have the symptoms of thrush (either on your penis or skin) and you do not have a history of the condition.
Introduction
Thrush is a yeast infection caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Both men and women can get thrush, though it is more often associated with women.
Symptoms of thrush in men
If you have balanitis thrush, you will have a number of distinctive symptoms, such as red skin around the head of your penis and pain and swelling.
Treating thrush in men
The recommended treatment for thrush in men depends on which area of the body is affected.