Are there any over the counter creams/medications for men with thrush??

i think my b.f may have it. had it once before but it wasnt very bad and it went away itself. it was beginning to go away until we had sex a couple of times which i think may have aggravated it. its hard to discuss cos hes sensitive to talking about it so i was hoping i could find an over the counter treatment for it to save him the embarrassing doctors visit!!!Are there any over the counter creams/medications for men with thrush??
You can use the cream females use.Are there any over the counter creams/medications for men with thrush??
I am sorry to say that I am not sure what to tell you. I feel that I am suffering from something similar. My last GF gave me HPV and I am one of those rare people who needs recurrent therapy (just my luck). Toward the end of our relatioship, a new problem arose that I am not sure is related to the HPV or not. This problem led to a sudden decrease in intercourse, which undoubtedly contributed to the relationship failing.





This new problem is that I get skin irritation in patches on my penis. The areas are red, slightly Itchy and mildly flake after a day or two. These areas basically look like a bad sunburn and peel similarly. Before the relationship ended, we initially thought it was from rougher sex, but I sometimes notice that my penis burns a little when penentrated in her vagina. We laid off of sex for a bit and I used Aquaphor to heal things. That seemed to work. After trying sex again, I noticed the same sensations. I have also tried hydrocortisone thinking that it may be an allergic reaction to her or one of her latex toys. We did not use condoms, so I am not really sure if this could be a latex allergy (to her toys) or not.





Now that we are no longer together and I am single, I really have no idea what can be causing this reaction. I do not use harsh soaps or detergents. When I am alone, I use Lubriderm--fairly mild, but I am still having the same reactions.





What can this be? What can be done? Any other advice would be appreciated. Thank you
stuff for jock itch. thrush is a fungus. if you look at the drugs in yeast infection medicine, its like the same for jock itch stuff.
Canestan.
Canestan Duo (Tablet and cream)
Thrush is caused by a fungus (candida), and is therefore treated with antifungal drugs. Treatments are available as:





Pessaries to be inserted into the vagina


Creams to be put on the vulva and/or into the vagina


Capsules to be swallowed


Treatments can be bought over the counter at a chemist, but they may be cheaper (or free) if you get them by prescription. Pessaries and creams work directly at the site of infection 鈥?in the vagina and on the outer lips of the vagina.





Pessaries are bullet-shaped tablets that can be either hard or waxy. They need to be pushed high into your vagina with your finger or an applicator.





There are two types of creams used to treat thrush: vaginal and vulval. Vaginal creams work internally and, like pessaries, are inserted into the vagina using an applicator. Vulval creams are usually used with an internal treatment, to help soothe and treat itching outside the vagina.





Pessaries and creams can be messy 鈥?they melt and leak out into your pants 鈥?so it鈥檚 best to insert them at night just before you go to bed. You may also want to use a panty liner, as some treatments are coloured and can stain.





Echinacea is an immune system boosting herb. Consider having him add this herb to his diet.


Since most fungal skin infections are surface infections, antifungal treatments are usually applied directly to the skin in the infected area (topical treatments).





There are a variety of treatments available in the form of creams, lotions and medicated powders. If the rash covers quite a large area of skin, or affects the nails or scalp, then tablets may be required.





Some treatments are available over-the-counter from a pharmacist, without a prescription. For example, sprays are available for treating athletes foot. Ask your pharmacist for advice.





Stronger forms of topical treatments and antifungals in tablet form are only available on prescription. You may also be prescribed antifungal shampoo for scalp infections.





These treatments are usually effective. Like any drug, they can occasionally cause side effects. These may include skin irritation or an upset stomach. It isn't unusual for the rash to return, even when it seems to have been treated. The treatment may need to be used for at least four weeks to prevent the infection from coming back.





If you are buying an over-the-counter antifungal treatment, you need to be sure that you have a fungal infection. You may recognise the rash from a previously diagnosed fungal infection. But if there's any doubt about your diagnosis, or if over-the-counter treatments don't work, then you should seek advice from your GP.


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