Penile Yeast Infection

Last reviewed by Dr.Mary on August 7th, 2018.

What is Penile Yeast Infection?

This is an yeast infection found on the skin on the outside of the male penis. It normally affects uncircumcised men more than men who have been circumcised. Circumcised men have the glans which is always exposed to air which keeps it dry and at a cooler temperature. Yeast needs moisture as well as heat to thrive on the skin.


Often this yeast infection will get into the urethra where it causes problems having close to the exact same symptoms as women do when they get a vaginal yeast infection. Normally there is discharge from the penis, itching on the inside and is tremendously uncomfortable.

Males can get penis yeast infections from sex with a female who has a vaginal yeast infection. It can also be gotten from oral sex from a person with thrush, or from anal sex with an infected individual.

Penile Yeast Infection Symptoms

Penile yeast infections in the majority of men can often occur without showing any symptoms at all. This can make it extremely hard for men to know if they are infected by this problem. But if there are symptoms, life can be extremely difficult to live with. The common symptoms include:

  • Soreness of penis head
  • Irritation of penis head
  • Intense itchiness
  • Clumpy white discharge from tip of penis head
  • Redness of the penis head
  • Blisters, small on the penis head

These symptoms of penile yeast infection are dangerously close to the symptoms of genital herpes. Itchy small, red, bumps which are symptomatic of genital herpes are not that uncommon with penile yeast infection. When this precise symptom has developed in your body it probably would be best to visit your primary care physician for further testing and for a diagnosis to decide if you have yeast infection or genital herpes.

Penile Yeast Infection Causes

Yeast infections are normally caused by a fungus Candida albicans. This family of yeast infections is part of the normal flora of the skin, intestinal tract as well as the mouth.

Penile yeast infection has other causes including:

  • Low immunity – This can be caused by an underactive thyroid condition, HIV, chronic stress, Lyme disease which all hinders the immune system.
  • Transmission sexual from a female with a yeast infection vaginally.
  • Antibiotics can kill the beneficial bacteria found on the penis as well as the crotch.
  • Diabetes – Males with diabetes may develop yeast infections because of the sugar in the urine which is elevated and creates the advantageous situation for the growth of yeast.

Penile Yeast Infection Treatment

The main reason to make a visit to your physician is if you have never had this type of infection and are not certain if that is what you have. It is also important for the physician to help diagnose exactly what condition you have. This is particularly important when the genitals are affected as you will want to make certain that you do not have a more serious disease or condition.

Secondly it is important if the condition does not respond to either over-the-counter products or home remedies in what is considered a reasonable amount of time.

It is important to remember that if you are unsure what the condition is or if the symptoms do not clear up in a reasonable amount of time, see your doctor immediately. Also, if your doctor confirms that you do have a yeast infection it is still up to you what cure you will use for the infection – natural or drug-based.

A diagnosis is made by your doctor after examining the infection. A scraping or sample can be visually identified under the microscope.

Prescription Choices

These are drugs which are more powerful than over-the-counter medications and you need a doctor’s prescription for these medications. They come in 2 basic forms:

  • Topical creams – applied to affected area
  • Pills – taken orally

These medications are anti-fungals which work by attacking directly the fungus. The creams are really preferable since they are applied directly to the area which is affected while the pills drench the entire system with the medication. Since there are often adverse side effects, the local application does seem to be the choice that is best for curing the infection. Even though the pill form lets you evade the messiness of the cream application you need to remember that you are exposing the entire body to a very potent substance.

Your physician will possibly prescribe one of the following medications:

  • Gynazole (butoconazole) – cream
  • Diflucan (fluconazole) – a pill
  • Terazol (terconazole) – cream
  • Nizoral (ketoconazole) – cream or pill

Know the Side Effects

Be certain to read all product literature prior to taking any drug. It is also a good idea to search online to read the possible side effects. For example some of these medications cause headaches, flu-like symptoms and fever. But some drugs have even more serious side effects such as irregular heartbeat as well as liver damage. An individual should never assume that they are excluded from the group which experiences reaction to a drug which is adverse.

Additionally to side effects, many individuals can have an allergic reaction to any of these drugs, ranging from potentially serious to uncomfortable.

Lastly, anti-fungus medications have been shown to breakdown latex, the material which is used in diaphragms as well as condoms.

Home Remedies/Natural Medications

There are some anti-fungal products which are all natural for penis yeast infections. Some of these that can be used include:

Gentian Violet

This is a much older class of anti-fungal which has been used for years with success. It is natural as well as non-toxic and will work well for yeast infections of the skin. One problem is that it does often turn clothes purple but individuals have advised that Zout takes the stain out.

Coconut Oil Organic

This is another anti-fungal which is medically proven and works by exploding the nucleus as well as the plasma of the inside of the yeast cells, which kills it. It also makes a wonderful personal lubricant for sex as well as helping prevent reoccurrences as well as yeast infections in your partner. It can also be taken by mouth – tablespoon or two by mouth – to treat the inside as well.

Silver Fuzion

Silver Fuzion has been found to work well in killing penile yeast quickly and is totally safe if you use a quality product. If you don’t it can turn you and your skin blue.

Probiotics

Probiotics for yeast can be used by emptying the capsule directly onto the yeast infection on the penis and this active bacterium can go to work killing the infection.

Organia Mediterranean Oregano Oil

Organia Mediterranean Oregano Oil diluted in coconut or olive oil so it doesn’t burn the skin and can be very effective for penile yeast infection.

Cinnamon Oil

This has been found to be deadly against oral thrush when applied to the infection directly. It can be used directly on penis yeast infections as well. It should be diluted as is done with oregano oil.

Some individuals will swear by white vinegar and others say it does not work. Either way if you apply it directly it is going to burn. So it is best to add it to bath and soak for a while or dilute it before soaking your penis yeast infection.

Since yeast grows best in environment which is warm and moist, it is best to keep the penis dry as possible. Tea Tree Oil Powder works well for this and at the same time often can clear up the infection.

Restrict any sugar in the diet as sugar feeds yeast and the yeast will eat it right out of the blood system.

It has been recommended to pick 3 or 4 of the above to treat the penis yeast infection and use all of them on a rotating basis. The reason this is recommended is because yeast builds resistance to anti-fungals quickly and so they become ineffective within time.

It is also highly recommended that treatment be continued for at least 30 days after all the symptoms have subsided in order to make certain it has all been eliminated. It is also recommended that your partner be treated also.

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