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What Causes Redness And Itching On The Penis Head With Itching In A Child?
My 6yr old sons pennis section next to head is red & swollen also says its itching. Took him to pediatric dr & was told fungal infection. I have put cream on it all evening & it is still red & swollen. I tried ice also. Any suggestions do you think it is fungal or what else?
Thu, 28 Dec 2017
hi .
itching redness and swelling are signs of inflammation . Also could be due to fungal infection as said and watch out for my discharge of any kind which can point out to a urinary tract infection.
do not apply ice as of now , it wouldnt be of much use.
topical antifungal or antibiotic will help like clotrimazole or clindamycin respectively.
maintaining a proper hygiene is a must and proper rinsing.
hope this helps.
itching redness and swelling are signs of inflammation . Also could be due to fungal infection as said and watch out for my discharge of any kind which can point out to a urinary tract infection.
do not apply ice as of now , it wouldnt be of much use.
topical antifungal or antibiotic will help like clotrimazole or clindamycin respectively.
maintaining a proper hygiene is a must and proper rinsing.
hope this helps.
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