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Suggest Treatment For Red Painless Rash On Penis
Question: Hello I have a bright red painless rash on my penis head and under the for skin. I tried antibiotic cream and it didn't work then I have been prescribed an antifungal cream and it is still very red. This morning there was a small purple patch under the forskin as well
Brief Answer:
Pictures requested
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions over genitals but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Pictures requested
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions over genitals but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello,
I have send some photos to the email you provided.
Thanks,
XXXXXXX
I have send some photos to the email you provided.
Thanks,
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting the clinical pictures.
It seems you have got a fungal infection called Candidial balanoposthitis.
Though it can be acquired non-sexually but sexual transmission is common in sexually active males. Thus as a part of protocol, I would like you to undergo some investigations like VDRL test, HIV antibody test and Random blood sugar.
I would suggest you a short course of oral antifungal tablets (Oral fluconazole 100mg once daily for 10 days)along with application of an antifungal cream like clotrimazole twice a day for 2-3 weeks.
Use dusting powder containing clotrimazole on daily basis to keep area dry and reduce friction.
Try to reduce weight and maintain hygiene.
Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton garments as far as possible.
I am sure this will take care of your condition.
Let me know if you require any more assistance from my side.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Oral and topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting the clinical pictures.
It seems you have got a fungal infection called Candidial balanoposthitis.
Though it can be acquired non-sexually but sexual transmission is common in sexually active males. Thus as a part of protocol, I would like you to undergo some investigations like VDRL test, HIV antibody test and Random blood sugar.
I would suggest you a short course of oral antifungal tablets (Oral fluconazole 100mg once daily for 10 days)along with application of an antifungal cream like clotrimazole twice a day for 2-3 weeks.
Use dusting powder containing clotrimazole on daily basis to keep area dry and reduce friction.
Try to reduce weight and maintain hygiene.
Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton garments as far as possible.
I am sure this will take care of your condition.
Let me know if you require any more assistance from my side.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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