Men Yeast Infection What is yeast infection? Yeast Infection is also called as “Candidiasis”. It is a fungal infection which occurs in areas such as throat, skin, mouth, blood and genitals. Yeast infection is caused by overgrowth of a type of yeast known as candida. This yeast is normally found in smaller amounts in the human body. Yeast infections are not limited to only women; this can affect anyone including men and small babies. Yeast infections are mostly on the warm, moist and dark places particularly on the vagina and gastrointestinal tract.
Causes of yeast infections Frequent sexual intercourse, soaps which cause irritability, deodorants or perfumes, ill-fitting undergarments, antibiotic use and too much exposure to hot or humid climate. Candidiasis is more commonly seen in diabetic patients. Male Yeast Infections Men can get yeast infection by having unprotected sex with a women having candida vaginitis. The infection happens on the penis. It appears as small white spot, redness or a dry peeling rash on the penis. This is later accompanied by itching or burning sensation. Though men are much less likely to develop the yeast infection. But it’s important to know how