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Question: Hi Doc, I am attaching images of my glans...there seems to be some greenish dead skin on my penis glans....I used to have phimosis bit it is treated with betamethasone....I have had a fungal infection as well so taking cefixime for that and applying clotrimazole and tacrolimus as well but the skin colour remains the same however no other associated condition...good health...maintain good hygiene of private parts.....good sex drive and erection...no discharge and pain....pls advise any oil or medicine for this...thanks
Brief Answer:
No discoloration of skin seen. Avoid applying any oil over genitalia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can understand your concern.
The attachments sent, show a normal penis without any discoloration.
If you've not seen any redness at any time or had no itching there,don't worry.
If you've been applying the ointment for about 5 days,you may stop it now.
You should check your blood routine and blood sugar.
Diabetics are prone to get such infections and so you need to keep that in mind.
Also,maintain good penile hygiene at all times.
Avoid moisture over the penis.
Hope your doubts are cleared.
Wish you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
No discoloration of skin seen. Avoid applying any oil over genitalia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can understand your concern.
The attachments sent, show a normal penis without any discoloration.
If you've not seen any redness at any time or had no itching there,don't worry.
If you've been applying the ointment for about 5 days,you may stop it now.
You should check your blood routine and blood sugar.
Diabetics are prone to get such infections and so you need to keep that in mind.
Also,maintain good penile hygiene at all times.
Avoid moisture over the penis.
Hope your doubts are cleared.
Wish you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor for clarifying my doubts...just few more things....can I get my foreskin removed thru surgery just to be more safe in future from any infections....also for how long should I continue taking cefixime....i am taking it once in a day now from past one week....does tacrolimus or clotrimazole has any long term usage side effects ?
Brief Answer:
No indication for a circumcision or continuing antibiotic ointment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
1. There's no indication for a circumcision.
Just maintain good penile hygiene.
2. A course of cefixime for 5 days is enough.
3. There's no indication for applying any ointment.
Your penis looks free of any infection.
Wish you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
No indication for a circumcision or continuing antibiotic ointment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
1. There's no indication for a circumcision.
Just maintain good penile hygiene.
2. A course of cefixime for 5 days is enough.
3. There's no indication for applying any ointment.
Your penis looks free of any infection.
Wish you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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