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Developed Red, Itching/burning Spot On Penis. Feeling Uncomfortable. Using Cortizone Cream And Neosporin. What To Do?
I have developed some sort of red, raw, itching/burning spot on my penis, just below the head; showed up a few days after a recent trip to FLorida. It doesn't seem to affect my normal genital processes, such as urination, but is uncomfortable to the touch. I have been treating with cortizone cream and neosporin alternately, and does seem to be slowly going away, but is still raw and uncomfortable to the touch.
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Hi,
The symptoms you are describing sounds like you have a fungal infection. The fungal infection will cause you to get the itching that you are describing. To get treated for this you need to consult a dermatologist who will start you on antifungal medications. Since anti fungal drugs are controlled substances, you will not get them over the counter. You need to get consulted by a dermatologist. I hope this helps.
Dr Vineet
The symptoms you are describing sounds like you have a fungal infection. The fungal infection will cause you to get the itching that you are describing. To get treated for this you need to consult a dermatologist who will start you on antifungal medications. Since anti fungal drugs are controlled substances, you will not get them over the counter. You need to get consulted by a dermatologist. I hope this helps.
Dr Vineet
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