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What Causes Itching On The Penis Of A Child?

My son is 4 and been saying that his permits has been itchy and tonight at bath time says it hurts. When i looked at it there s a small crack in his skin and he started crying when I pushed his penis to the side to see the crack better. No blood and it s not draining.
Mon, 24 Oct 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Based on your description, it appears that your son could be having fungal (yeast) infection around the genital area.
Kindly do the following to overcome the symptoms.
1. Clean the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily.
2. Apply antifungal medication Clotrimazole cream over the region twice daily.
3. Do not put tight clothes and undergarments over the region till the symptoms subside completely.
Maintain good personal hygiene. Gradually, his symptoms should subside.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes Itching On The Penis Of A Child?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Based on your description, it appears that your son could be having fungal (yeast) infection around the genital area. Kindly do the following to overcome the symptoms. 1. Clean the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily. 2. Apply antifungal medication Clotrimazole cream over the region twice daily. 3. Do not put tight clothes and undergarments over the region till the symptoms subside completely. Maintain good personal hygiene. Gradually, his symptoms should subside. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.