is jock itch a male yeast infection?
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Jock itch is an infection caused by a mold like fungus or yeast. It causes a rash on the areas around the groin. The red, ring-shaped rash is very itchy and thrives in these warm, moist areas of the body. The rash is caused by the same fungus that causes athlete's foot, tinea cruris.
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But yeast infections, or candidiasis, can affect other areas of the body. A yeast infection of the penis is called candidal (or candida) balanitis, or balanitis thrush. The term "balanitis" refers to an infection of the glans penis, which is the head of the penis.
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Jock itch. This is a common and treatable skin condition that's caused by a fungus. It's especially common in athletes because the fungus thrives on warm, moist skin that's covered with tightly fitting clothing. A common sign of jock itch is a red, scaly, and incredibly itchy rash, which can develop on the: Genitals.
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If untreated, balanitis can cause swollen and painful glands, as well as weakness and fatigue. A yeast infection may enter the bloodstream. This is known as candidemia or invasive candidiasis. This is most common in men who wait to receive treatment until the infection has spread beyond the penis.
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Conditions that can mimic a yeast infection Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Some STIs can cause irritation and present with an itchy discharge and a slight odor. These include trichomoniasis, herpes and genital warts.
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Treatment of fungal jock itch should include antifungal creams used continuously for two to four weeks. Clotrimazole cream is an effective treatment for both dermatophyte molds and Candida (yeast) and can be purchased without a prescription.
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Jock itch is a fungal infection that typically looks like a red rash with a few small blisters near the edge of the rash. Unlike herpes, these blisters typically do not crust over.
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Causes of jock itch include the following: Warmth, skin friction, and moist areas in the groin. Tight, occlusive clothing and undergarments that trap in sweat. Infections caused by fungus and yeasts: Candida (yeast), Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton (fungal molds)
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A male yeast infection is an infection of the area around your penis and testicles caused by an overgrowth of a common fungus we all have on our skin. You usually hear about women having yeast infections, or what doctors call candidiasis. But men can get them, too.
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Although often uncomfortable and bothersome, jock itch usually isn't serious. Treatment may involve keeping the groin area clean and dry and applying topical antifungal medications to the affected skin.
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Even though jock itch is more common in men, women can get it, too. The fungus can travel from any contact with a groin with the infection to cause other types of fungal infection, which can develop nearly anywhere on your body.
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It is not a sexually transmitted disease, but sexual intercourse can irritate the vagina, causing the condition. Sperm is also alkaline (opposite of acid) and thus favours the growth of candida. A virgin could have a thrush infection.
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Actually, athlete's foot and jock itch are caused by the same fungus (called tinea), which leaves scaly patches on the skin. The conditions are named by the part of the body where they occur. On the feet, tinea infection is called athlete's foot. In the groin area, it's called jock itch.
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Symptoms of thrush in men If symptoms do appear, they can include: irritation, burning or itching under the foreskin or on the tip of the penis. redness, or red patches under the foreskin or on the tip of the penis. a discharge under the foreskin that may look like cottage cheese – there may also be an unpleasant smell.
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Take antifungal medication A doctor may prescribe medication for severe jock itch. Here are some of the options: oral medications like fluconazole (Diflucan) or itraconazole (Sporanox) topicals like oxiconazole (Oxistat) or econazole (Ecoza)
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Thrush symptoms in men Thrush can affect other areas of skin, such as the armpits, groin and between the fingers. This usually causes a red, itchy or painful rash that scales over with white or yellow discharge. The rash may not be so obvious on darker skin. Sometimes thrush causes no symptoms at all.