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What Causes Red, Itchy And Cracked Skin Over Penis Glans?

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Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2015
Question: Sir I aged 38 having the problem of cracks on foreskin of penies for lost one month it is paining during cleaning and erection so please tell the name of creams is that I can apply.
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Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
candidial balanitis is most likely possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.
I have read your query.
I understand your concern.
As per details, the most likely possibility for your symptoms is a condition of skin called Candidial balanitis.
It is fungal infection of skin involving the glans characterised by red colored itchy cracked skin over glans.
It may be associated with swelling of the area leading to the pain during micturition or erection.
Various precipitating factors are Diabetes Mellitus, excess sweating, hot humid weather.
I will advise you to upload the photograph of the affected area so that I can help you to my best.
I will advise you to get your blood sugar levels done.
Kindly get back to me with uploaded images.
Stay healthy.
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What Causes Red, Itchy And Cracked Skin Over Penis Glans?

Brief Answer: candidial balanitis is most likely possibility Detailed Answer: Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. As per details, the most likely possibility for your symptoms is a condition of skin called Candidial balanitis. It is fungal infection of skin involving the glans characterised by red colored itchy cracked skin over glans. It may be associated with swelling of the area leading to the pain during micturition or erection. Various precipitating factors are Diabetes Mellitus, excess sweating, hot humid weather. I will advise you to upload the photograph of the affected area so that I can help you to my best. I will advise you to get your blood sugar levels done. Kindly get back to me with uploaded images. Stay healthy.