On a member of the fungus: causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment features

Women are more prone to fungal diseases of the genitals. But men can also suffer from such a disease. Microorganisms are transmitted through a simple touch.

Fungus on the penis develops only under favorable conditions. The body is able to cope on its own with a small amount of Candida. The disease progresses with a significant weakening of immunity. The inflammatory process brings troubles into everyday life, a man is contagious in sexual intercourse.

Yeast-like microorganisms on the intimate organ of a man

Fungus on the head of the penis represents some danger to the health of the carrier. Microorganisms remain on clothes, hands and furniture. They can unintentionally spread along neighboring skin integuments or infect their household.

Infection can develop both on the skin, and on the mucous membranes of the mouth, the intimate area, the anus. External manifestations of the fungus become noticeable in the acute stage of development. At small amounts it looks like a white plaque on the head of the penis.

Sources of infection

Among the many factors that have the appearance of Candida, the most common ones are:

• Long-term use of certain antibiotics, such include azithromycin;
• Interruptions in digestion, expressed in the shortage of nutrients and vitamins;
• Contact way: handshake, intimacy, even the use of someone else's towels;
• Reduction of body defenses;
• Poor attention to hygiene procedures;
• Diseases of the digestive system.

Candida are always in the body in small amounts, only when immunity is unable to contain them, begins their rapid growth. On a member, a fungus is formed by direct contact of the head with microorganisms. This situation is possible if the inflamed urine gets on the skin, sex, through objects, clothes and hands.

The most common way to purchase thrush is sexual contact with a sick woman. Immunity of a man often copes with an infection and depresses a member of the fungus. But after such contact, he himself becomes a peddler of the disease and can infect already healthy partners. And there are no obvious symptoms of candida.

Symptoms of ailment

What are the signs of a fungus on a member? The first evidence of the disorder is a slight itch of the skin. A whitish coating in the morning indicates the presence of infection in the body.

In addition, red spots appear on the head, a slight soreness appears to the touch. The burning of an organ hinders daily business, there are morning discharges. Also, discomfort is added with urination.

These manifestations are inherent in other skin fungi, therefore independent treatment is unacceptable. Initial suspicions of infection should induce a man to visit an infectious disease doctor and a dermatovenerologist. To pass inspection, to hand over analyzes and to be treated under the chosen scheme.

Control measures against fungus are very simple, and the consequences of neglected diseases can affect all areas of a man's life:

• There will be inconveniences of an aesthetic nature;
• There will be problems in dealing with women;
• Will begin to develop self-doubt;
• There is a distraction of attention due to constant discomfort.

Periodic examination will help to identify the fungus on the penis, select the treatment and continue to take preventive measures to eliminate the recurrence of inflammation. Close people will stay healthy by attentive attitude to their body.

Laboratory diagnostic methods

According to external signs, only an experienced specialist can diagnose. But for the final certainty, confirmation by means of tests will be required. Types of research:

• A smear is the main type of fungus test. Among the known methods, a polymerase chain reaction and an enzyme immunoassay are isolated .
• Samples for the resistance of the microorganism to antibiotics. Many fungi do not die from the vast type of drugs, so you need to establish the exact type of infection and identify the most sensitive drug.
• Scraping the skin of the affected area. The degree of the inflammatory process is determined. Isolate the acute and chronic forms of the fungus.
• Serological tests and culture diagnostics help to create a picture of the lesion.

The ELISA method allows to give a quantitative evaluation of fungi and to determine the stage of the disease by counting the number of antibodies in the blood. The PCR method is carried out in a qualitative way and has the most accurate reliability of the results of the study. During the examination, blood is often given for determining the increased content of eosinophils and leukocytes. If a man has a fungus on his penis, then a concomitant infection is possible.

Methods of getting rid of the inflammatory process

Since the fungus on the penis in men has many causes, it is necessary to be examined for chronic diseases and begin treatment with them. Such sources, which create favorable conditions for Candida, can be:

• Prolonged diabetes mellitus;
• Complications in the endocrine system;
• Viruses of immunodeficiency;
• Illnesses from prolonged intake of alcohol and smoking weaken the defenses of the body;
• Bacterial prostatitis can be accompanied by the settling of yeast-like fungi.

The first thing owners of an unpleasant inflammation wonder about what to treat the fungus on the penis.

There are several approaches to getting rid of the fungus on the penis:

• Local therapy;
• Internal destruction of microorganisms;
• Recovery of protective functions of the body.

Types of ointments from skin disorders of the sexual organ

To localize thrush it is possible with the help of ointments of imidazole group and analogues for intimate places:

• "Clotrimazole";
• "Pimafucin";
• Candide;
• "Econazole";
• Miconazole.

Nystatin ointment, antifungal solutions and lotions are also used. The drug "Sangviritrin" is used, which is based on the use of herb mackle. To reduce the unpleasant symptoms on the penis several times a day, take a bath of herbal infusions and solutions. The latter are prepared on the basis of furacillin or dioxidine.

After applying ointments, it is recommended to sprinkle the affected area with powder from dermatol or streptocid. In addition to local remedies, additional methods are used to destroy internal manifestations of the fungus. The entire course of therapy lasts no more than 2 weeks.

Medical preparations

Treatment of the fungus of the penis will not be effective without taking medications inside. Yeast microorganisms are able to live in the intestines and infect again with a sloppy approach to the toilet or in other cases. Among the funds are three types of reception: oral, in the form of injection and rectally.

To support the body, corticosteroids and immunity stimulants are used. Prescribe drugs: "BioSed", "Saparal", "Genferon". "Fluconazole" helps against yeast-like fungi. A popular remedy for Diflucan.

The use of a spray is recommended to reduce itching and burning of the penis head. "Epigen-intim" is convenient to use when traveling. In addition to medicinal properties, it has an immunomodulatory effect.

The spread was received by the drug "Mikomaks", sensitive to fungi and bacteria. You can choose in the form of a solution or syrup, and it is also possible to take inside the capsule.

Prevention of problems in the intimate sphere

The surest way to avoid the inflammatory process on the head of the penis is to observe the measures of protection in intimate proximity with women and the measures of basic hygiene after playing sports, going to the toilet.

A favorable environment for the fungus is moisture, so every time after a bath or shower you need to wipe dry. For the prevention of rubbing the sensitive skin with decoctions of calendula, yarrow or eucalyptus.

In the food you need to include grapefruit juice, garlic and pepper. Fresh berries cranberries do not give rise to a fungus. Honey, juniper and onion have health-improving properties.