
What Causes Irritation On The Foreskin?

Likely to be due to fungal infection (Muco Cutaneous Genital Candidiasis)
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have developed fungal infection of Genital (Muco Cutaneous Genital Candidiasis)
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Are you diabetic?
Irritation and inability to retract foreskin is common in a individual having diabetes .
Get your sugar levels on empty stomach and 2 hours after lunch done to rule out /confirm the diagnosis .
Take antibiotics like Cefotaxime and anti fungal medication like Fluconazole twice daily along with anti fungal cream like Candid cream for local application over glans and foreskin .
If turn out to be diabetic consult qualified Diabetologist for proper treatment and dietary instructions .
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.


Do the medications you recommended requie a prescription or can be purchased over the counter?
You need to get blood tests done to check the status of your diabetes .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .
The problem that you have is definitely due to uncontrolled diabetes and need to get blood tests for sugar and HbA1c levels done to assess the status of diabetes .
Consult qualified Diabetologist for proper management of Diabetes .
The drugs prescribed are schedulled drugs and need prescription of a qualified Physician .
You need to visi your primary care physician for prescription .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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