For women, yeast infections usually cause redness and itching of the genital area and a clumped discharge that looks like cottage cheese, though it may be thinner in consistency. The itching can be intense, and it can be internal (in the vagina) or external (on the vulva and anal area). There may be a burning sensation in the genital area, pain with intercourse, and burning with urination when the urine hits the raw skin. There may be a bread-like “yeasty” odor from the genital area. Breaks in the skin may develop if there is significant inflammation,- these breaks are sometimes mistaken for other genital infections that cause lesions, such as herpes. The outside of the cervix may appear raw and irritated on examination. The symptoms seem to be especially bothersome before menstruation. Male partners of women with yeast infections may feel a temporary burning or notice redness on the penis after intercourse.

For men, fungal infections in the genital area usually cause itchy red patches of skin, which may occur in the groin area and on the penis and testicles. The red patches are usually flaky in appearance, and they usually (although not always) itch.

The lesions of a fungal infection in men can be difficult to distmguish from those caused by other skin conditions, such as herpes and psoriasis.

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