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What Causes Dryness On Foreskin Along With Bad Odour?

Hi doctor, I m 26 yrs old. For morethan 6 months I have a problem of foreskin getting dry and sticking to penis head. Also there is a odur in penis. consulted urologist and tried candid cream application on penis head. But still the problem persists. Kindly help.
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Dryness of foreskin and bad odor is suggestive of infection.
Is there any associated discharge from penile opening?
In case there is any discharge it needs to be investigated to look for evidence of infection.
Dryness of foreskin can be associated with infection.
Fungal infection is often associated with itching and white colored discharge.
In addition to examination of discharge, urine examination can also be done because infections of urinary tract and genital tract can co-exist.
Consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment, investigations and thus treatment.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes Dryness On Foreskin Along With Bad Odour?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Dryness of foreskin and bad odor is suggestive of infection. Is there any associated discharge from penile opening? In case there is any discharge it needs to be investigated to look for evidence of infection. Dryness of foreskin can be associated with infection. Fungal infection is often associated with itching and white colored discharge. In addition to examination of discharge, urine examination can also be done because infections of urinary tract and genital tract can co-exist. Consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment, investigations and thus treatment. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri