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What Causes Pink Patches On Penis Even After Applying Fucidin?
hi. I have been suffering from pink patches or rashes on the penis. I was advised by a pharmacist to apply fucidin and it has worked greatly as the mildirritation is no longer there. The only problem is there are still new very light pink patches that show on the penis. These patches die out into a normal colour throughout the day but are mostly visible as pink patches in the morning. Is this normal?
Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Hi,
Noted your history of pink patches on penis, Fucidin locally as given by Pharmacist helped a bit.
Such a condition is called Balanoposthitis.
First of all stop using Fucidin.
I would advise you the following in such a condition:
Clean the area with plain water 2 to 4 times a day and and keep it dry with a pure cotton cloth or a dryer.
You may apply liquid Povidone Iodine locally or a Metronidazole cream.
A course of antibiotic and metronidazole orally for 5 to 7 days and a single dose of oral anti-fungal tablet should help you to get a cure if local hygiene fails to cure the problem; you need a valid prescription for this.
Please get your Blood Sugar checked regularly. If diabetic then get the sugar well controlled.
Circumcision is rarely required if the prepuce is long, covers glans and the condition is recurrent or if you have diabetes.
If you are sexually active , your partner too needs to take the same treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon
Noted your history of pink patches on penis, Fucidin locally as given by Pharmacist helped a bit.
Such a condition is called Balanoposthitis.
First of all stop using Fucidin.
I would advise you the following in such a condition:
Clean the area with plain water 2 to 4 times a day and and keep it dry with a pure cotton cloth or a dryer.
You may apply liquid Povidone Iodine locally or a Metronidazole cream.
A course of antibiotic and metronidazole orally for 5 to 7 days and a single dose of oral anti-fungal tablet should help you to get a cure if local hygiene fails to cure the problem; you need a valid prescription for this.
Please get your Blood Sugar checked regularly. If diabetic then get the sugar well controlled.
Circumcision is rarely required if the prepuce is long, covers glans and the condition is recurrent or if you have diabetes.
If you are sexually active , your partner too needs to take the same treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon
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