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What Causes Itchy Red Spots On Penis After Intercourse?

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2015

Question: I had safe sex, few week ago.now I see lots of itching and red spots on my penis and skin. Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility that you have developed fungal infection.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 minutes later)

I've updated latest picture, and i went to doctor he asked to go for blood suger test. I got regular test, its under control for now.

Please revere attached pics as you requested.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with topical clotrimazole cream twice daily.
It gives excellent response within two weeks.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)

Thanks, today brought cream and applied.
Look like its burning and see some cracks also on skin (cover part) .
How much time it takes to recover ?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Two weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello
There can be burning for few days.
It will subside on its own.
It will take around 7 days for improvement and 14 days for complete recovery.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 days later)

Hi,
thanks for suggesting cream, it works like magic, all gone. Just worried it comes back again ? now I am feeling some etching all over body :(.
I read to much over net and thinking all over in wrong direction.
do I need to worry on body itching ?

thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use Fluconazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Antifungals work well but the problem is recurrence as the fungus stays in body for longer.
I treat such cases with tablet Fluconazole weekly for four weeks.
It gives permanent cure.
You can try this it is safe.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 minutes later)

Thanks , can you please suggest me dose or exect tablet name .
Daile one after lunch or weekly ?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Once a week

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It has to be taken 150 mg once a week.
You can take it in night after dinner.
It's better if you can get a doctor's prescription.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar