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What Causes Red Rashes On Glans Penis?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Question: I am having red rashes on XXXXXXX for last two months. I applied a ceam with clotrimazole, beclomethasone, dipropionate and neomycin cream. It is not going completely. what to do?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Red rashes on glans penis are usually due to the following:
1. Male candidiasis (fungal infection)
2. Balanitis (inflammation of the glans penis due to various reasons)
3. Dermatitis (skin allergies)
4. Due to manual friction (eg vigorous sex or masturbation)

If you noticed improvement after applying clotrimazole, betamethasone and neomycin, then it is most likely due to a fungal infection. However, the condition can be confirmed only after consulting a dermatologist. Very often the problem does not get cured completely because of the local conditions in the genital area like too much sweating, wearing tight inner clothes and not allowing your inner clothes to dry enough (moist clothes) or someone who does not maintain adequate genital hygiene.

You please apply the ointment and maintain genital hygiene. Sometimes the infection may get severe enough and may need oral anti fungal medicines for complete treatment. If you see no further improvement in your condition even after taking above mentioned steps then please consult your doctor.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any further doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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What Causes Red Rashes On Glans Penis?

Brief Answer: Please find detailed answer below Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Red rashes on glans penis are usually due to the following: 1. Male candidiasis (fungal infection) 2. Balanitis (inflammation of the glans penis due to various reasons) 3. Dermatitis (skin allergies) 4. Due to manual friction (eg vigorous sex or masturbation) If you noticed improvement after applying clotrimazole, betamethasone and neomycin, then it is most likely due to a fungal infection. However, the condition can be confirmed only after consulting a dermatologist. Very often the problem does not get cured completely because of the local conditions in the genital area like too much sweating, wearing tight inner clothes and not allowing your inner clothes to dry enough (moist clothes) or someone who does not maintain adequate genital hygiene. You please apply the ointment and maintain genital hygiene. Sometimes the infection may get severe enough and may need oral anti fungal medicines for complete treatment. If you see no further improvement in your condition even after taking above mentioned steps then please consult your doctor. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any further doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek