Hi, I Contacted A Doctor Here On May 4th About

Posted on Sat, 22 Jun 2019

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Question : Hi, I contacted a doctor here on May 4th about an irritation under the forsekin of my penis. it is only on the left side, like a minor cut. i tried using over the counter antifungal cream as suggested on here and it has never gotten better. it will die down for a little while and then come back just as bad. prior, i also tried using cortisone which did the same. please let me know what else i can do. thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide few more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.

Based on the facts that you have posted the irritation under the Foreskin could be due to Mucocutaneous Genital Candidiasis.

I shall be glad if you can post a few more details making me a precise comment:

1) What is your age?
2) Are you able to retract your foreskin completely over glans penis?
3) Do you have any other urinary symptoms?
4) Are you sexually active?
5) Does your female partner have any vaginal infection?

Awaiting your feedback. Please feel free to ask if you any more questions.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr. Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

1) 23 years old 2) yes i am able 3) no other symptoms 4) yes i am sexually active 5) no she does not thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most likey it is fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up and feedback .
The irritation that you have is mostly due to fungal infection .Take following treatment for 10 days .
1) Tab Fluconazole twice daily orally .
2) Candid cream for local application beneath Foreskin.
3) Get your blood sugar level test done to rule out Diabetes .

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily .

Ensure to practice safe sex using condom .

This should work out for you .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (28 minutes later)

are side effects common for fluconazole?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No There are no side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.

There are no major side effects of Fluconazole..
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 hours later)

one last thing.. do i need an actual prescription written for it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These are scheduled drugs ,Need prescription

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .
These are scheduled drugs hence need prescription .
Get prescription from your physician .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar