Suggest Medications For An Infection On The Head Of The Penis

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

Question: acutally at the top of penis there is infection for that what medicine is required

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antifungal creams are effective.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Bishwas, Hi

Apparently it looks like a fungal infection (candidiasis).

Antifungal (Clotrimazole or Miconazole) creams are effective in this infection.
Apply these creams directly onto the affected area, usually once a day for three to seven days.

Beside the medications following measures are useful:
Keep the affected area dry and clean
Avoid using perfumed shower gels or soaps on the penis because they can cause irritation
Use loose fitting cotton undergarments to keep the skin and penis dry and cool.

Hope the suggestions given above would help you in getting the infection treated early.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (5 hours later)

dear doctor I am married so whenever I in sex relation this happens is any wrong with my wife

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your wife should also be treated

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Bishwas,

Thanks for your kind information.
Your wife also needs to be treated for this infection.
As this is transmitted through sexual contact.

Hope this answers your query.
Best of your health.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E