00004000While male thrush is not as common as it is in women, its effects can be just as debilitating. It’s vitally important to get it diagnosed and treated as soon as possible as some nasty symptoms can develop.Firstly though, thrush in men (just as it is in women) is not just limited to one part of the body. However, the most common area for male thrush is the genitals. It’s commonly found around and underneath the foreskin. the head of the penis is often red and inflamed. in some cases the yeast is quite evident as white patches.The mouth and throat are also ideal places for Candida to take hold as oral thrush is not uncommon either. This is normally characterized by a dry or sore throat which may be accompanied by a cough while thrush in the mouth may be evident by a pale fungal growth growing on the tongue or anywhere inside the mouth and throat.Other areas of the male body to watch out for thrush are under the arms as well as around the nails.Once a man has been diagnosed with thrush, the next question is how to treat it? Generally, anti-fungal creams and ointments are used and of course these can offer some relief and maybe even a temporary cure. but if men want to eliminate thrush completely, they have to take a similar approach to women and address the causes, not just the symptoms.