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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red Rash On Foreskin Of Penis

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Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2015
Question: I have an itchy red rash type to skin over penal foreskin. Ive tried Daktacort for a few days but I dont think its helping. Can you recommend another cream.
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please follow the recommended approach

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome to this site!

I am Dr V XXXXXXX and I am a Skin and VD specialist.

I have noted your details. I would like you to provide the details as follows;

1 Duration since the rash appeared, and exact areas involved

2 Any relation with sexual activity/ medication/ chemical use/ disinfectant use

3 How often has Daktacort been used?

4 Any such lesions in the past or elsewhere, especially mouth and anal areas?

5 Few pics of the lesions from different angles.

In the meantime, please adopt the follwoing approach:

Washing frequently only with plain water at room temperature

Dry up thoroughly and taper application of Daktacort

Use antihistamines like Levocetirizine 5 mg per day if it itches

Have your blood sugar levels assessed.

I will be awaiting your response and attend to it on priority.

Best wishes, always!
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red Rash On Foreskin Of Penis

Brief Answer: Please follow the recommended approach Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to this site! I am Dr V XXXXXXX and I am a Skin and VD specialist. I have noted your details. I would like you to provide the details as follows; 1 Duration since the rash appeared, and exact areas involved 2 Any relation with sexual activity/ medication/ chemical use/ disinfectant use 3 How often has Daktacort been used? 4 Any such lesions in the past or elsewhere, especially mouth and anal areas? 5 Few pics of the lesions from different angles. In the meantime, please adopt the follwoing approach: Washing frequently only with plain water at room temperature Dry up thoroughly and taper application of Daktacort Use antihistamines like Levocetirizine 5 mg per day if it itches Have your blood sugar levels assessed. I will be awaiting your response and attend to it on priority. Best wishes, always!