My boyfriend thinks Candidiasis is a "woman's disease." How can I explain to him that Candidiasis also affects men?
Candidiasis definitely does affect men. Allergies, digestive problems, "jock itch", athlete's foot, and skin rashes are all common symptoms of the condition in men. In its most deadly stage, the Candida fungus can colonize around the heart, a phenomenon much more prevalent in men than in women. Candidiasis tends to be more systemic in men, making it potentially even more threatening to men than women.