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The skin on my penis is very dry that white rashes appears on washing. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with balanitis. I had itching and the tip of my penis was reddish, which was not going despite trying so many home remedies. He had prescribed an antifungal capsule which is to be consumed twice a week (one capsule each time) and one week is already over. Also given an an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This seems to be Recurrent balanitis (recurrent inflammation of the glans penis). It is usually common among diabetics. But since sugar levels are normal as you say, this might be due to persistent infection or reinfection. Now regar... Read Full »
I have a small lesion at the beginning of the urethra. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a small lesion at the beginning of the urethra. I cannot say how long it has been there, and it does not hurt. What is it? Is it possible it is just a normal mole?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It appears to be balanitis due to scratching, rubbing, or friction. Apply 1 % Hydrocortisone gel at night for seven days. Apply Fucidin (Butylhydroxyanisole) cream in the daytime for seven days. Wash the area with a non-soap cleanser daily fo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been diagnosed with balanitis (slight redness of the penis & smelly discharge) and I am currently using Candid B cream for the past 10 days and have had one dose of Fluconazole 150 mg tablet. Once I stop applying the cream, the symptoms manifest again. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balanoposthitis. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene or overwashing, use of over-the-counter medications, and nonretraction of the... Read Full »
I am battling balanitis and seeking suggestions for relief after consuming antibiotics. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from balanitis, got to know after researching the internet. This is from a week I think it happened from consuming antibiotic medicine (Fasigyn 500 mg). Please give a suggestion to get rid of it. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Balanitis is characterized by a red spotty rash over the glans, which may be associated with pain, itching, or discharge. There are many causes for balanitis, the most common of which is candidal. Since you were on Tinidazole? It is more likely that you have candida... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old male and I often masturbate. Now I have some sort of infection on the side of my penis and lots of itchiness around it, I am scared and I have never had sex. There is one more thing there is no infection or red spots under my foreskin. I have never suffered from suc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. By your explanation, it seems you have balanitis, which needs your few pictures for confirmation. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balanoposthitis. Pred... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old male and have itching and red rashes on my penis. I applied Candiderma ointment, and the symptoms resolved. After, I had sex with my partner. At the time of sex, I got a very rough feel inside and had a burning sensation after sex. The next day, I noticed the penis ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. It seems you have balanitis. Candiderma contains Beclometasone (0.025%), Gentamicin (0.5%), and Clotrimazole (1%). As one of the ingredients is a steroid, avoid it in fungal infection. Balanitis is inflammation of t... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have been having itching on my penis tip for two days, I have a white substance collected near the forehead, but I cleaned it with water. I was not involved in intercourse. I have not masturbated for five days. I had testicular pain and did sonography. The test results were negative, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. With your descriptions, it seems you have balanitis. It can be confirmed if you can share a few pictures. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balanoposthitis. Predisposin... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male, having a lot of itchiness inside my penis area along with two white spots. I also experience a lot of pain while urination. I am not able to sleep also because of itchiness. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It seems you have developed balanitis and urethritis. Balanitis is the inflammation of the glans penis. The predisposing factors include poor hygiene and overwashing, use of over-the-counter medications, and non-retraction of the foreski... Read Full »
How can I get my painful, red, and swollen penile head treated?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having some pain on the head of my penis. Coupled with this is the fact that the left side of the head of the penis is red and inflamed. It is as if there is a small but extremely uncomfortable moving sensation within that area. I can actually feel the head of my penis acutely no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lesions look like balanitis or rash due to infection. The most common cause can be skin irritants or allergy. Check for blood sugar, avoid allergens like deodorant or new soap or medicine. Use Candid B gel locally for one week. If symptoms are not improved, please ... Read Full »
What is the management of balanitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I have balanitis. Due to itching, I have got rashes on the penis foreskin. I am having difficulty retracting the foreskin, and the foreskin has formed a rubber band-like structure at the tip of the penis. There is also a little redness on the tip of the penis and there is infla... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, it is balanoposthitis (balanitis), and it can be most probably candidal balanoposthitis. Do you have a history of recent sexual exposure? If yes, does your partner have genital itching or vaginal discharge issues? I suggest you... Read Full »