Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection On The Penis Of A Child

Posted on Wed, 31 Aug 2016

Question: Hi, my three year old grandson is showing signs of a yeast infection. Is it safe to use lotrimin anti fungal on the area, or should he be seen?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The first thing that I would need to ask you about is what exactly makes you think that your grandson has a yeast infection? Please upload an image using the facility on the upper right of this page and based on it I would be able to comment further.

As such, Lotrimin (clotrimazole) is safe to be used and you can use it if fungal infection is suspected.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 minutes later)

There is redness, lots of itching, and diaper rash cream has not worked. I am attaching image now. This has gone for four days now.There is no fever, or abdominal pain. He has been complaining of the area being itchy, and constantly grabbing the area as to itch it.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be given.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. I have checked the attached image. Indeed Lotrimin (clotrimazole) can be applied. Also give him some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for the next few days.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 minutes later)

Thank you for the information. I will apply it and give him the anti allergic medicine as well.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to write back in case of further queries.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar