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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Redness On The Penis

Posted on Wed, 30 Nov 2016

Question: I am having redness on my penis and also blisters. I am not sure. It's itchy and also is looking difficult to manage as its paining. Please guide

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You have infection of Glans Penis (Ballanitis)

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts and photographs that you have posted it appears that you have developed infection of glans penis (Ballanitis).

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to make precise comments on your problem.
1) Did you have unprotected sex or oral sex very recently?
2)What is your age ?
3) Are you diabetic?

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.

Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (24 minutes later)

Dear Doctor,

I had a protected sex. I developed next day. I am diabetic and it's not currently in a controlled state. I am taking tablets. Please advise. It's painful and I am worried a lot. I had sex after few years . We had twice in a week. Penis looks painful and weak.

On medication do I need to apply neosprin on the affected areas. How many times I need to take the tablets.

I hope the infection is not spread to my wife or children. Is it contagious

Thanks
Babu

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get our Blood sugar levels tests done

Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for follow up .

You have Muco Cutaneous Genital Candidiasis which is very common fungal infection in diabetic individuals .

Get your blood sugar levels test done to see status of your diabetes and consult qualified Diabetologist or Physician for proper management of diabetes which is vital important .

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily and anti fungal medication like Fluconazole twice daily .along with topical anti fungal cream like Candid cream for local application .

It is not contagious .However avoid sexual intercourse till it gets cured completely .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Doctor

started the medicines. I am using currently following medications. Candid h cream ( I am assuming it's ok to use candid h instead of candid)

I have taken the following tablets

1) flucanozole -1-0-1

2) diclofenac 1-0-1

Is cefotaxime required ?

How many days I need to take all 3 medicine?

Also when will this get cured

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Diabetes control is very important

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

To control diabetes is more important ti cure the disease ,

Get sugar levels test done and consult Physician for further management of Diabetes .

Rest of the medicines have secondary role to play .

It will take a week to get cured but that will happen only if diabetes is well controlled.

Cefotaxime is an antibiotic and needs to be taken to control secondary infection .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (7 days later)

Dear Doctor

Thanks for all the medication advise. Its been 7-8 days since we last discussed and things have improved. I have stopped the Antibiotics and i am currently only applying the ointment Candid B. I still see some infection in the area on the penis. I am attaching snaps of the same. I also see some discoloration in the shaft. I am also taking Fungal Tablets 1 daily .

Please advise any change in Medication. Also can any thing be done on the discoloration. My sugar levels are high and i am taking Insulin for the same.

Thanks
Hello Doctor

Please advise, Should i continue with Candid B . I see the Genital area becoming weak and white in color. I have stopped today the application. should i continue the fucanazole 150 for somemore time. the antibiotics is also stopped.

Please suggest. I have improved a lot with the medications you had advised.

How could we meet and have this diagonised.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue medications for few mare days .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up and uploading images .

You still need to take medications for a week or two .

You may not take antibiotics.

Use topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily along with Fluconazzole .

It should work for you.

I am going abroad hence will not be address your further queries for next two days .Kindly bear with me .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (49 minutes later)

Dear Doctor

Fluconazzole how many times i need to take . Also i have stopped candid b. I think the steroid has affected the penis a little bit. Its White a bit more. It feels odd.

Should i use Neosporin ointment instead. would it have any side affects.

Additionally wanted to meet you in person sometime . Please share the clinic address.

Happy journey doctor. Thanks for all the help

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
take Fluconzole twice daily for a week

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for folllow up .

Take Fluconazoe twice daily for a week .
You have not mentioned about diabetic control /
.Please see that it is well controlled
You may stop using Candid cream

You can see me n Monday at Vims Speciality Hospital Opp More Mega Store on outer Ring Road Marathalli at 11 A.M Please fix up yor appointment by calinh on 0000.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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