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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Penis Post Intercourse While Treating Yeast Infection

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Posted on Wed, 1 Jun 2016
Question: If my partner and I had sex while treating a yeast infection and his penis began to itch, what can he do to relieve the itch
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Use an OTC antifungal cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr. Kakkar(Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

He may use an over the counter topical antifungal cream e.g Lotrimin Or Lotriderm cream, twice daily for a week. Avoid sexual intercourse for the duration of treatment.
In addition he may take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg for symptomatic itch relief.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Penis Post Intercourse While Treating Yeast Infection

Brief Answer: Use an OTC antifungal cream Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I am Dr. Kakkar(Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. He may use an over the counter topical antifungal cream e.g Lotrimin Or Lotriderm cream, twice daily for a week. Avoid sexual intercourse for the duration of treatment. In addition he may take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg for symptomatic itch relief. Regards