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Suggest Treatment For Candidal Balanoposthitis

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Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015
Question: Hi Doctor,
From past few days, i see accumulation of a kind of whilte dust around my penis....outer skin gas turned reddish and havd itching..i am 32 years old and married..please find atrached image.
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antifungals

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing to us on HCM.
I have reviewed your case and pictures.
The condition you have got is called Candidial balanoposthitis, its basically a fungal infection of prepuce and glans penis.
It can be acquired sexually and by other means like contact with infected articles like towels etc.
It is more common seen in immunocompromised individuals like diabetics. Thus I would suggest you to get your blood sugar checked.
I would also like to investigate you for other infections like syphilis and HIV.
In my patients of Candidial balanoposthitis, I generally recommend a 7-10 days course of oral antifungal like Fluconazole along with application topical antifungal cream like sertaconazole.
Antihistaminics can be taken as required for itching.
Maintain hygiene and Use ketocoanzole soap for rinsing the affected area.
Avoid tight undergarments.
Avoid any sexual activity till complete resolution of leisons.
Let me know if you require any more assistance from my side.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (7 minutes later)
Hi Doctor,
Thank you..can you please let me clearly the precription...i,e how many tablets need to taken fir how many day and how many times...also the name of the ointment...
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Discuss the treamtment with a dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
As per the rules of Healthcaremagic, I am sorry to say that its not possible for me to suggest you directly the brand names and prescribe you any direct treatment.
You can discuss the treatment I highlighted with your dermatologist who is in the best position to prescribe you the medications.
Thanks and take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Candidal Balanoposthitis

Brief Answer: Oral and topical antifungals Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for writing to us on HCM. I have reviewed your case and pictures. The condition you have got is called Candidial balanoposthitis, its basically a fungal infection of prepuce and glans penis. It can be acquired sexually and by other means like contact with infected articles like towels etc. It is more common seen in immunocompromised individuals like diabetics. Thus I would suggest you to get your blood sugar checked. I would also like to investigate you for other infections like syphilis and HIV. In my patients of Candidial balanoposthitis, I generally recommend a 7-10 days course of oral antifungal like Fluconazole along with application topical antifungal cream like sertaconazole. Antihistaminics can be taken as required for itching. Maintain hygiene and Use ketocoanzole soap for rinsing the affected area. Avoid tight undergarments. Avoid any sexual activity till complete resolution of leisons. Let me know if you require any more assistance from my side. Thanks Dr Hardik Pitroda