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The penis is a symbol of male prowess, which is indeed an important organ in its own right for its people. Health and cleanliness and function of the penis are things that must be considered. The condition of the genitals that is itchy, sore, or looks red is sometimes not only experienced by a woman's vagina, the penis can also experience it. Sometimes men can also get penile infections. One of them is caused by a fungus that multiplies due to lack of hygiene. Let's take a look at the article below about the causes and how to treat a penis infection due to fungi.
Symptoms and causes of penile infection
Yeast infection (candida) begins with the appearance of a red rash on the penis. The next symptom is a burning sensation, itching, and even a red spot appears on the tip of the penis, which is then followed by a white spot around the penis. Even the skin of the penis can peel off and when you urinate it will hurt and burn.
Basically, candida thrives on skin that is moist, sweaty, and rarely cleansed. Men who have not been circumcised are more likely to develop yeast infections. In some cases, the skin on the lining of the penis becomes swollen and has open sores due to a fungal infection. In addition, the fungus that causes infection is easy to develop in men who have diabetes. The potential for mold proliferation can also be caused by an allergic reaction to perfume, dirty water, and even the bath gel you normally use every day.
How to prevent and treat penile infections
Fungi breed in damp places, such as skin folds in areas that are rarely exposed to sunlight and air. So the groin area must be kept clean and dry to prevent fungal infections. Groin yeast infection can be passed from person to person, and can cause irritation, pain or itching.
- Give a mixture of water and antiseptic, then wash with a clean, dry cloth. Be careful and then apply the cream that has been given by the doctor or pharmacist.
- Take a shower and clean the itchy or sore area with warm water at least twice a day. Carefully scrub and clean the foreskin area, as well as the shaft of your penis.
- Avoid using scented soaps, shower gels or deodorants over the affected area, as this can cause further irritation.
- Wash your hands before and after going to the bathroom to prevent the spread of infection. Sharing rags or towels with other people is not recommended.
- Keep the penis area dry and free from sweat and damp to prevent widespread fungal infection.
- Change clothes a day, at least 2 times a day so that germs from sweat do not eat away at your penis.
- Apply an ice pack to relieve itching and burning in irritation. The compress should not be applied directly to the skin of the itchy area, compress it on the external area of ​​irritation. Use a clean cloth that has been washed using rubbing alcohol or medical plastic, fill with cold water or ice. Compress the part that feels uncomfortable, do it regularly. First avoid sexual activity with a partner, this will only make you and your partner spread fungal bacteria.
- Avoid using products that cause irritation. If the irritation is caused by using a condom made from latex, try using a condom made from anti-allergies for sensitive skin.
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