Fungal infections in men occur much more frequently than in women. Thanks to the male hormone testosterone, men have increased sweating. Moisture is the main cause of fungal infection.
How the disease develops
Fungal infections occur when a healthy microflora of the skin is disturbed. The disease is caused by fungi.
Fungi are present on the skin of a man constantly. If the moisture of the skin or the occurrence of concomitant disease, fungi begin to multiply actively and cause inconvenience to the wearer. Fungal infections are contagious. If a man shows signs of a disease, he should immediately contact a dermatologist.
The most famous forms of the disease
The most common in men are two types of fungal infection:
- Fungus of the foot and nail plate;
- Fungus of external genitalia.
Foot fungus occurs in most men due to professional characteristics. Long stay in shoes provokes accumulation of moisture and organizes a favorable environment for the development of fungal infection. Constant toe of footwear from artificial materials adversely affects the microflora of the skin. If the fungal infection on the legs is not treated, the parasite passes to the nail plate. Nail fungus can completely destroy the nails.
Infection of the genital organs occurs with prolonged wearing of underwear. The moisture accumulated in the fabric of the laundry provokes the fungus to multiply. A man who has had contact with a female carrier may become infected with a fungal infection.
Signs of the disease
Men are less likely to suffer from thrush. To show a fungal infection can be in violation of personal hygiene, long-term antibiotic intake, contact with the carrier. The presence of the following symptoms indicates a fungus of the reproductive system:
- Itching in the groin area;
- Presence of a whitish coating on the skin of the penis;
- Discomfort when urinating.
Thrush is caused by fungi of the genus Candida. Candidiasis affects men with diabetes and obesity. This group of people has a hormonal failure. When the hormonal background of a male, the fungus begins to multiply actively. Reduced immunity increases the signs of a fungal infection.
Separately, doctors are considering bordered eczema. This disease is very contagious. The patient can catch it when visiting a sauna, bath or contact with a sick person. The signs of fringed eczema are similar to candidiasis. The difference is the presence of dry red spots with sharp edges. With a long form of the disease, the spots begin to increase in size and affect large areas of the tissue.
Methods of treatment of the disease
For the correct treatment of fungal infection, a man should consult a dermatologist. He will help to establish an accurate diagnosis. To determine the type of fungus, scraping from the affected area is taken and sent for microscopic examination to the laboratory. In some cases bacteriological inoculation is required. To establish the fungus, laboratory assistants cultivate a culture of spores from the patient's skin. After the diagnosis the doctor prescribes therapy. Treatment of fungal infection is carried out by three methods:
- Drug medication for oral administration;
- The use of external drugs on the affected skin of a man;
- Exposure to bactericidal lighting.
For rapid cure of the fungus must take the drugs inside. Spores of the fungus spread to all organs and tissues of the patient. Along with antifungal drugs, the administration of phospholipid drugs is prescribed. Antifungal drugs are poisonous. Fungi are killed by poison. When the therapy is very bad, the liver of the patient. Taking phospholipids will help reduce the load from the liver and increase its resources.
For local removal of fungal lesions, antifungal creams and ointments should be used. Local therapy includes antifungal and antihistamines. The antifungal drug kills the cause of the infection, the antihistamine helps relieve the itching and burning sensation from the skin.
In many dermatological centers, patients are prescribed a procedure using a bactericidal lamp. Light from the lamp kills a wide range of pathological fungi and bacteria. The patient is prescribed from five to ten light treatment procedures.
Prevention of the disease
Avoiding the occurrence of a fungal infection is much easier than further treatment. A man must adhere to simple rules:
- Observe the rules of personal hygiene;
- Avoid direct contact with the carrier;
- Do not use other people's things.
Elementary rules of personal hygiene will help to save a man's health. It is necessary to take a shower every day. To wash the body, you should use gels that do not contain a large amount of flavors. These gels irritate the mucous membrane of the genital organs and disrupt the microflora of the skin. The patient must change daily underwear and socks. Shoes should be thoroughly cleaned and dried after each street visit.
When you have sex, you need to use condoms. It will help to avoid direct contact with the mucosa and reduce the risk of infection with a fungal infection.
When visiting public saunas and baths, one should not sit on bare benches. It is necessary to wear an extra towel, which you can put under yourself. It is forbidden to use common washcloths and detergents. Do not use a shaving razor for the face and underarm areas. Pathogenic microflora can get into microcracks on the skin. If the house has people suffering from fungal infection, it is necessary to use an individual towel and washcloth.
Fungal skin lesions cause discomfort and a lot of inconvenience to a man. If there is a suspicion of a disease, a man should immediately consult a doctor.
