Hello Doctor . My Penis Has Light Red Very Small
Question: Hello doctor . My penis has light red very small area inside on the head (if I pull the skin back) and edge of penis there is a small sting like irritation. And I have been applying coconut since 2days and it kindoff feels better. But I guess masturbation is making it bad again. After masturbation there is a white yeast kind of thing which I clean completely . Please tell solution for this infection. In a detailed way on how to apply any creams or oral tabs
Brief Answer:
Use a topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
You seem to have a yeast infection - candida balanitis. I suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungal e.g either clotrimazole 1% cream or ketoconazole 2% cream, twice daily for a week.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance
Use a topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
You seem to have a yeast infection - candida balanitis. I suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungal e.g either clotrimazole 1% cream or ketoconazole 2% cream, twice daily for a week.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance
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