Urogenital candidiasis in men is quite difficult to diagnose because the symptoms of this fungal disease is very similar to the symptoms of other diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases - including gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes.
All of these diseases, as well as urogenital candidiasis, can cause a skin rash or irritation of the glans penis, a burning sensation and itching, discomfort during urination and abnormal discharge from the penis. Moreover - one of the characteristic signs of urogenital candidiasis, the appearance on the trunk and the head of the penis small white pustules or boils, is not unique to this fungal disease, but also for herpes simplex
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Causes
As is the case with other forms of candidiasis, urogenital candidosis in men can be caused by many reasons. Among them:
- Prolonged use of antibiotics, corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants.
- Diseases, disrupting the body's immune system - for example, leukemia or HIV infection.
- Different types of diabetes, increase in the blood sugar level
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In addition, one of the most common causes of candidiasis, and urogenital candidiasis in men including - a disregard for the rules of personal hygiene: it is well known that fungal bacteria multiply fastest in warm, humid environments.
Prevention
The very nature of fungal diseases makes prevention of urogenital candidiasis is quite simple. The first step is to follow the simple rules of personal hygiene, and after exercise or swimming as much as possible to take a shower and immediately change the wet clothes to dry and clean.
If your partner is diagnosed thrush, avoid sexual contact until the final completion of the treatment of fungal diseases. In no case can not use shared towels or other objects hygiene. In addition, you must wash your hands several times a day and regularly change sheets and other linens.
If candidiasis may be the result of a weakened immune system as a result of long-term use of antibiotics, with the onset of treatment is best to start taking appropriate antifungal drugs. This will help reduce the risk of candidiasis due to weakened immunity.
First of all you must remember that the poor diet, lack of physical activity and constant emotional stress
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It weakens the immune system and can trigger fungal disease.
Treatment
For the treatment of urogenital candidiasis in men in most cases fit the same drugs that are used to treat yeast infections in women
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- Antifungal creams and ointments that are sold in pharmacies without a prescription. However, before you start self-treatment, it is best to consult your doctor and make sure that the symptoms do indicate it on the urogenital candidiasis. In no case can not be handled the affected skin cosmetics such as aftershave, or alcohol - such methods can cause skin irritation and cause worsening of the infection.
Usually, antifungal drugs sold in pharmacies without a prescription, suppress the symptoms of urogenital candidiasis in men in just a few days. Nevertheless, the recommended course of treatment must be completed, even if the symptoms are gone before - only in this case it is possible to prevent the recurrence of candidiasis.
In addition, it must be remembered that the permanent health problems and weakened immunity fungal infections will come back again and again. Antifungal drugs suppress symptoms of urogenital candidiasis in a particular case, but do not solve the problem that caused the rapid multiplication of the fungus.