Q. Why do I have red rashes and pain in my penis even after applying Candiderma?

Hi,

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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 the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balanoposthitis. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene, overwashing, use of over-the-counter medications, and non-retraction of the foreskin. It may be associated with diabetes or candidal fungal infections. Investigations for the condition are blood sugar checks and KOH (potassium hydroxide preparation) mount for candidiasis. I suggest the following treatment: Consult a specialist doctor, talk to them, and take the medication.

1. Gently retract the foreskin daily and soak it in warm water to clean the penis and foreskin.

2. You can use a combination of Fusidic acid and Clotrimazole twice daily for one month.

3. If balanitis does not respond to topical therapy, take Ketoconazole 200 mg twice daily for two weeks.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

You can take Clocip cream (1% Clotrimazole) half fingertip unit equally mixed with Fucidin cream (Fusidic acid). You can take tablets Ketozole (Ketoconazole) or Nizral (Ketoconazole) after a doctor's consult. Consult a specialist doctor, talk to them, and then take the medication.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.

Hi,

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I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

No, oral antifungals are not needed if symptoms improve with topical antifungals. Continue your topical antifungal application.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.

Hi,

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I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

How old is your daughter? Age is an essential factor for diagnosis. In younger age groups, these white patches may be pityriasis alba. If you can get a review with the picture, it will be easier to diagnose.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.

Hi,

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I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

In this age, pityriasis alba is common. She can apply Fluticasone 0.05% cream twice daily for five days. Also, Aquasoft FC (Cyclotetrasiloxane, Methylparaben, and vitamin E) moisturizing cream can be applied twice a month. Consult a specialist doctor, talk to them, and then take the medication. Get a review with pictures.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.

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