treatment of candidiasis in men

Last reviewed 01/2018

Balanitis and balanoposthitis;

  • the glans is cleaned thoroughly with saline. The glans is then bathed in saline 2-3 times daily for about 10 minutes
  • after bathing the glans an antifungal cream is applied, e.g. nystatin cream, clotrimazole cream, miconazole cream
  • oral fluconazole 150mg od for one day is an alternative to topical treatment

Urethritis;

  • treatment options may include: nystatin suspension or amphotericin lotion.