Dr Omoye Osawende, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of a private hospital in Benin, has advised men to treat yeast infections early to avoid greater complications.
Osawende gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Thursday.
She defined yeast infection as “a fungal infection typically on the skin or mucous membranes caused by Candida”.
According to her, signs and symptoms of penile yeast infection often include a red rash and sometimes white, shiny patches on the penis.
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“The skin on the penis may be moist, and a thick white substance may be found under the foreskin or other folds of skin.
You may also experience itching and a burning feeling on your penis. Redness, itchiness and pain in the penis can be signs of other more serious conditions, including some Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
Do not ignore these symptoms once they appear.
Men over 40 who have Type 2 diabetes may face an increased risk for developing penile yeast infections.
An urologist or your primary care doctor can diagnose the condition, often in a single appointment,’’ she said.
She further said that with the application of appropriate medical care, complications could be avoided.
The medical practitioner said that there was a difference between a yeast infection in women and men.
Osawende said men can get yeast infections by having unprotected sex with a woman who has Candida vaginitis. (NAN)