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What Could Cause A Dry Line On Penis?
Question: my boyfriend says he has a line on his penis and it appears to be dryness - any idea
Brief Answer:
Looks like fungal infection, take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Development of a patch of dryness over the genitals point towards a fungal infection of the area called tinea.
If it is possible, you can click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page. This will help us in confirmation of the diagnosis .
However if it is not possible, then he can start application of a topical antifungal cream like canestan or candid cream over the affected area twice a day.
In addition, he should take care to keep the affected area clean and dry.
Regular application of the medicine should be done for atleast two weeks to cure the infection completely.
However, if it tends to persist or increase, then he might have to see a local doctor.
Dr Geetika XXXXXXX
Looks like fungal infection, take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Development of a patch of dryness over the genitals point towards a fungal infection of the area called tinea.
If it is possible, you can click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page. This will help us in confirmation of the diagnosis .
However if it is not possible, then he can start application of a topical antifungal cream like canestan or candid cream over the affected area twice a day.
In addition, he should take care to keep the affected area clean and dry.
Regular application of the medicine should be done for atleast two weeks to cure the infection completely.
However, if it tends to persist or increase, then he might have to see a local doctor.
Dr Geetika XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I just attached a picture. It is the line underneath the head area.
I upload a picture. Can you review the picture? the line is around the shaft of penis head
I upload a picture. Can you review the picture? the line is around the shaft of penis head
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection, take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached picture.
He surely has a mild fungal infection.
He can start with the treatment as told earlier.
I am sure it will help him.
Dr Geetika XXXXXXX
Fungal infection, take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached picture.
He surely has a mild fungal infection.
He can start with the treatment as told earlier.
I am sure it will help him.
Dr Geetika XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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