What Are The Symptoms Of Yeast Infection On Penis?
Question: Can a male get yeast infection on his penis, if so can you describe symptoms
Brief Answer:
yes males can get yeast infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Yes males can get yeast or candida infection.
They can have symptoms like itching white patches or discharge , red tiny rashes, cuts, difficulty in retracting foreskin due to phimosis in late stage etc.the yeast infection is called as balanitis or balanoposthitis. It may be more severe and persistent in diabetics and Immuno compromised individuals.
Partner also can have white discharge with itching.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
yes males can get yeast infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Yes males can get yeast or candida infection.
They can have symptoms like itching white patches or discharge , red tiny rashes, cuts, difficulty in retracting foreskin due to phimosis in late stage etc.the yeast infection is called as balanitis or balanoposthitis. It may be more severe and persistent in diabetics and Immuno compromised individuals.
Partner also can have white discharge with itching.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
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