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What Causes Itchy Black Colored Penis Head After Shaving?
Question: Once i had shaved my public hair.. Bt it turned out to be disaster an have some kind of infection...i approached the doc an i got relief from the itching.. Bt the penis head turns black an also stinks lke a fish.. I thnk even the erection is not well these days...there are kind of scales development on penis an there is very less sensation of touch on the head...i use candid which relieves me from the fishy smell bt the other problems persists... Plz help me out
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
From your history it seems got might have got some local allergic reaction but still its difficult to say anything specific without actual examination.
I insist you to post high resolution pictures with little elaborate history in the follow up.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Pictures required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
From your history it seems got might have got some local allergic reaction but still its difficult to say anything specific without actual examination.
I insist you to post high resolution pictures with little elaborate history in the follow up.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I hve made multiple attempts to attach the images..i hope you got it sir..and about the history..i had it 1-2 yr earlier..i m still looking for a permanent solution.. And i was prescribed candid lotion and betnovate ointment..if you dnt receive the photos plz provide me your email id.
Eagerly waiting for your reply.
Eagerly waiting for your reply.
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for posting the picture requested.
From keen observation of pictures and considering your history, its clear you have developed Candidial balanoposthitis, a yeast infection of genitals.
Though you have not mentioned any sexual history, I think you must have developed it due to use of some shaving cream/foam for removing the pubic hair or might be because of poor hygiene or excessive use of harsh soap, which too can result in the same.
As such the treatment of infection is straight forward.
Usually, I suggest you short course of oral antifungal like fluconazole for few weeks.
Apply topical antifungal cream like sertaconazole twice a day over affected area.
In patients with significant sexual history, I insist on some investigations like VDRL and HIV antibody test.
Take antihistaminics for itching as required.
As for the maintenance and to prevent recurrence follow this simple regimen:
1. Use ketoconazole soap for rinsing the area daily with having shower and use antifungal dusting powder to keep the area dry for few months.
2. Use cotton undergarments an avoid too tight undergarments.
Hope my answer has resolved all your doubts. Still if you have any queries in future, you can reach me directly anytime through the following link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169
Kindly rate the answer and drop your valuable review on my profile page.
Wish you best of health,
Take care,
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Oral and topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for posting the picture requested.
From keen observation of pictures and considering your history, its clear you have developed Candidial balanoposthitis, a yeast infection of genitals.
Though you have not mentioned any sexual history, I think you must have developed it due to use of some shaving cream/foam for removing the pubic hair or might be because of poor hygiene or excessive use of harsh soap, which too can result in the same.
As such the treatment of infection is straight forward.
Usually, I suggest you short course of oral antifungal like fluconazole for few weeks.
Apply topical antifungal cream like sertaconazole twice a day over affected area.
In patients with significant sexual history, I insist on some investigations like VDRL and HIV antibody test.
Take antihistaminics for itching as required.
As for the maintenance and to prevent recurrence follow this simple regimen:
1. Use ketoconazole soap for rinsing the area daily with having shower and use antifungal dusting powder to keep the area dry for few months.
2. Use cotton undergarments an avoid too tight undergarments.
Hope my answer has resolved all your doubts. Still if you have any queries in future, you can reach me directly anytime through the following link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169
Kindly rate the answer and drop your valuable review on my profile page.
Wish you best of health,
Take care,
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks a lot dr XXXXXXX sir..
Brief Answer:
Follow the treatment advised
Detailed Answer:
My pleasure.
Let me know if there is anything else in future.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Follow the treatment advised
Detailed Answer:
My pleasure.
Let me know if there is anything else in future.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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