So why are the symptoms of yeast infection in men get ignored? Generally the infection receives a high level of publicity when it concerns women.
Men hardly get any attention.
The lack of publicity about the infection in men results into poor awareness among men about yeast infection.
This lack of awareness or understanding among men tends to prevent them from seeking treatment in a timely manner.
Though majority of men may lack awareness of the symptoms of the infection, some men who are aware of their symptoms may choose not to talk about their situation because they feel embarrassed about it.
Following are five reasons why the symptoms of yeast infection in men may not be easily detected or it could be ignored without seeking an early intervention in a form of treatment.

1. The first reason why the symptoms of the infection in men appeared to be ignored could be because the symptoms are not obvious as it presents itself in women.
   Majority of men who suffer from yeast infection do not know that they contracted the infection.
   In most cases they do not experience any symptoms at all until the condition becomes fully blown.
   As the symptoms could be difficult to detect, most men may not be aware that they have contracted the infection.
   
2. Even though some men may show symptoms of the infection they may not feel disturbed about it.
   They may view their infections as harmless.
   Symptoms that appear to be harmless tend to appear in several forms.
   For example, symptoms may appear as simple rashes in areas such as on the head of the penis.
   Head of the penis appears to be the preferred area of the infection when it attack uncircumcised men.
   The rashes may also appear where there are folds on the skin.
   Dark and wetter parts of the body like the armpit are also favoured by the infection.
   
3. Shyness could be another reason why men may delay to get treatment for their condition.
   Women also feel shy and would not disclose their infection to others.
   One of the reasons why men feel more embarrassed is because the infection tend to affect themost awkward parts of the body such as the penis.
   Men feel reluctant to reveal private parts of their bodies to unfamiliar people during medical examinations.
   What does not also help is the false perception of the public that yeast only infect dirty people.
   
4. Lack of knowledge among people about fungal infections especially yeast infection.
   Most people do not know that yeast infection can be easily treated when it is diagnosed early.
   
5. Lack of attention among men can also lead to the delay of treatment.
   Naturally, most men do not pay attention to changes or the signals of yeast infection on their bodies.
   These changes or signals may include change of color of the tongue or in other areas in the mouth.
   There may also be changes of the color of the skin where there are folds in areas such as between the fingers and toes.
   

The symptoms of yeast infection in men can be treated in a timely manner provided the sufferer is able to pay attention to the five factors discussed earlier and also try the following preventative measures.
One of the most easiest and effective ways to clear the problem is men should keep their bodies clean and dry.
They should also wear clean, airy and dry clothes.
Men could also prevent or stop yeast infections by paying attention to their diet.
They should cut down on their sugar intake or abstain from eating it.
High levels of sugar in the body provide a thriving environment for yeast to grow in.
Lastly, men should be aware that having sexual intercourse with an infected partner can keep yeast infections re-ocurring.
Men must therefore refrain from sexual intercourse with their partners who have yeast infection until the symptoms cleared.