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Men And Candida
By Dr. Brian Martin, Thu Dec 8th

Most people think of fungal yeast infections or Candida albicans(also known as Thrush and Balanitis) as a female issue, however,men frequently develop the condition. Candida in men occurs inthe groin area; it can cause soreness, itching, and redness ofthe head of the penis, scrotum, and foreskin. Often times, smallwhite spots on the penis, burning sensations during intercourse,and transient rashes may identify the ailment. Due to the factthat Candida thrives in warm, sweaty, and irritated skin,uncircumcised men are actually more likely to develop Candida.In some cases, the foreskin even swells and cracks due to theyeast allergy. In addition, not only does, the fungal yeastthrive on the high sugar content found in men with diabetes, itcan also result as an allergic reaction to perfumes, dyes,soaps, and shower gels.

There is some debate in the medical and holistic healthcarecommunities whether or not Candida is a sexually transmitteddisease (STD.) The reason being that many people already have asmall amount of it in their bodies. It is actually more commonin men who are not sexually active, but the infection can bepassed on through sex. If a man has a male sexual partner,condoms with nonoxynol-9 added to the lubricant may contributeto anal yeast infection. In heterosexual intercourse, men maydevelop Balanitis if their female sexual partner has a yeastinfection. Balanitis is treated traditionally with prescriptionanti-fungal cream and medications, however; alternativetherapies are readily available. Because

Candida multipliesrapidly in dark and moist environments, clothing which allowsfor good body ventilation is recommended. All clothing worn nextto the skin should be removed and washed after each wearing.During treatment for a yeast infection, sexual intercourseshould be avoided; also, any activity which might result inexcessive exertion or sweating is not advised until thecondition is relieved. After swimming or spending a long amountof time in water, bathing suits should be changed as soon aspossible. The genital area should be kept clean and showers arepreferable over bathing in bathtubs.

Plain unscented soaps are highly encouraged for bathing, as arewarm sitz baths infused with several drops of Tea Tree oil(Melaleuca alternifolia.). On an internal note, drinking pure,unsweetened cranberry juice, diluted with water may keep theurinary tract of the penis clear while the external skin heals.Also, the avoidance of milk, mushrooms, caffeine, sugar andbread is also recommended. Some holistic practitioners suggestthe ingestion of raw garlic. One should first seek alternativemedical consultation before ingestion, due to the heating natureof garlic and its indigestion-causing properties.

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