Suggest Treatment For Sore And Itchy Penis

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: need over-the-counter medicine for sore, itchy penis

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection is the case.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Sore and itchy penis is most likely a symptom of fungal infection. You may try antifungal cream which should be OTC. Here is a list of such creams:
Azolen, Baza Antifungal, Critic-Aid Clear AF, Cruex Prescription Strength, DermaFungal, Dermagran AF, Desenex Foot, Desenex Jock Itch, Fungoid, Lotrimin AF, Micaderm, Micatin, Micro-Guard, Mitrazol, NuZole, Ony-Clear, Remedy Antifungal with Olivamine, Secura Antifungal, Soothe & Cool Inzo, Tetterine, Triple Paste AF, Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 hours later)

From what I read on website, it is balanitis. The red and irritation is on the head of the penis under the foreskin. So, is the above answer still applies? Please let me know. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, above answer still applies.

Detailed Answer:
Balanitis can be caused by fungi. So you may try mentioned above creams. But please note that giving the exact reason from the point of this service is very hard. So if antifungal cream wont work, please consult dermatologist for proper treatment.

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