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How To Get Rid Of Strong Odor Behind Foreskin?
Hi - I am 58 years old, and for the last fifteen or so years have found it very difficult to stop a strong odour developing behind my foreskin. I wash the area at least twice daily with mild soap and water, and always retract the foreskin when urinating, but within perhaps an hour the odour returns. Can you please give any advice on resolving this - I don't know if it is so, but I always worry that others may notice the smell?
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
thank you for query.It may be due to fungal infection.Please take following precautions.Use loose cotton clothes.Keep area dry.Apply antifungals like clotirimazole.clean the area twice daily with warm water.Treat your partner also to prevent recurrence.consult doctor if does not subside.You can get back to me for any clarifications with the photos.Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist
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