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What Does A Split Under The Penis Head With Redness And Irritation Indicate?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male / 46 - split under the head of the penis - redness and irritation on the skin on and under the head - applying Canesten HC for weeks - works temporary and flares back on stopping.
Please give me some more details to work-out properly:
- You may attach the clear pictures with this query as YYYY@YYYY
- Are your diabetic?
- Are you sexually active? If yes, any problems your partner have?
- Which Doctor did you consult, I mean Family Physician or a Specialist?
- Any urinary complaints?
- Are there similar lesions anywhere else on the body?
The most probable causes are:
- Balanoposthitis
- Any skin lesion like lichen or so.
I would advise you the following:
The effective treatment is as follows:
Clean the area with plain water 2 to 4 times a day and and keep it dry with a pure cotton cloth or a dryer.
you may apply liquid Povidone Iodine locally or a Metronidazole cream- nothing else at all. We have seen no results with any other solution, cream or ointment. So do not try anything else; if you are using any, please stop it.
A course of antibiotic and Metronidazole ( you need a valid prescription) orally for 5 to 7 days and a single dose of oral anti-fungal tablet should help you to get a cure.
Please get your Blood Sugar checked.
If you are sexually active , your partner too needs to take the same treatment.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper solution, please feel free to ask further if you need any additional information and you may rate this answer before closing.
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Please post a photograph and give feedback
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male / 46 - split under the head of the penis - redness and irritation on the skin on and under the head - applying Canesten HC for weeks - works temporary and flares back on stopping.
Please give me some more details to work-out properly:
- You may attach the clear pictures with this query as YYYY@YYYY
- Are your diabetic?
- Are you sexually active? If yes, any problems your partner have?
- Which Doctor did you consult, I mean Family Physician or a Specialist?
- Any urinary complaints?
- Are there similar lesions anywhere else on the body?
The most probable causes are:
- Balanoposthitis
- Any skin lesion like lichen or so.
I would advise you the following:
The effective treatment is as follows:
Clean the area with plain water 2 to 4 times a day and and keep it dry with a pure cotton cloth or a dryer.
you may apply liquid Povidone Iodine locally or a Metronidazole cream- nothing else at all. We have seen no results with any other solution, cream or ointment. So do not try anything else; if you are using any, please stop it.
A course of antibiotic and Metronidazole ( you need a valid prescription) orally for 5 to 7 days and a single dose of oral anti-fungal tablet should help you to get a cure.
Please get your Blood Sugar checked.
If you are sexually active , your partner too needs to take the same treatment.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper solution, please feel free to ask further if you need any additional information and you may rate this answer before closing.
Awaiting for your feedback.
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