{"id":1491,"date":"2025-06-18T23:30:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T22:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2025-06-18T23:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T22:30:15","slug":"can-men-get-yeast-infections-yes-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/can-men-get-yeast-infections-yes-heres-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Men Get Yeast Infections? Yes; Here\u2019s What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many men don\u2019t realize they can get <strong>yeast infections<\/strong>, too. Though more common in women, male candidiasis happens, especially in Lagos\u2019 heat and humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of Male Yeast Infection:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Itching or burning around the penis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red rash or white patches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moist, sore skin under the foreskin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain during urination or sex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excess sweat and tight underwear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor hygiene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual contact with an infected partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive use of antibiotics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antifungal creams or tablets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping the area dry and clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treating your partner too (to avoid reinfection)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Visit <strong>Mascot Healthcare Clinic<\/strong> for fast, discreet treatment. We help Lagos men manage common infections safely and privately.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many men don\u2019t realize they can get yeast infections, too. Though more common in women, male candidiasis happens, especially in Lagos\u2019 heat and humidity. Signs of Male Yeast Infection: Causes: Treatment: Visit Mascot Healthcare Clinic for fast, discreet treatment. 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