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I think I may have a male penile yeast infection

My gf has had a yeast infection before, but I didn't have one, or didn't know I did. And now she thinks she has another one, but it's not diagnosed. I have all the symptoms of a male penile yeast infection minus the discharge. And out of no where a few days ago when she told me this, the next day I noticed the bumps appear. I've been taking 1 tab of acidophilus and 3 tabs of garlic daily, and treating the infected area with Lotrimin Ultra in the am and Monistat cream in the pm. I've been doing this for 2 days, and I think I see a small improvement if any. I would love to go to the dr. but I do not have insurance or much money right now so I can't. Can someone tell me if the pictures look like male penile yi or something else? Also, what can I do to cure the infection itself, not just treat its symptoms?

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wait and see... treatment can be diagnostic.  the initial picture of your lower abdomen looks like a fairly classical folliculitis, and this patter would be unlikely to be contagious. are you on any meds? any steroids?
itch is often the hallmark symptom in penile candida and there can be a fishy smell and "smegum" below the foreskin due to mixed microbia.  the are would often be redder and more irritated looking.

if cannesten type preps do not settle it, I'd either wait and see or goto your doctor for a topical abx.
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Also, how do i make sure it's gone for good?
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