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What Causes Purple Ring Around Penis Head?
Question: I have a purple ring around the head of my pens and the pens is very warm, it does not itch just stings a bit but no pain when passing water
Brief Answer:
It can fungal infection like Tinea corporis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to fungal infection - Tinea corporis. If you send a picture of it then it will e more helpful in identifying.
Do you had any history of risky unprotected sexual intercourse recently?
For such condition i would suggest ointments containing anti fungal agents like Miconazole and corticosteroid like Hydrocortisone for local application. Avoid soaps and irritants on the area. You can use warm water or saline for washing.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
It can fungal infection like Tinea corporis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to fungal infection - Tinea corporis. If you send a picture of it then it will e more helpful in identifying.
Do you had any history of risky unprotected sexual intercourse recently?
For such condition i would suggest ointments containing anti fungal agents like Miconazole and corticosteroid like Hydrocortisone for local application. Avoid soaps and irritants on the area. You can use warm water or saline for washing.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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