How Can An Infection Near The Penile Foreskin Be Treated As Per The Attached Images?

Posted on Tue, 6 Feb 2018

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Question : Hello Doctor,

Per your request, I have uploaded pictures of the area (pennis with foreskin retracted).

Kindly respond with your opinion on next steps.
Also, I have applied topical antibiotic today to see if it is bacterial versus fungal infection.

Thanks
AJ

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Candidal balanitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have viewed the images.

It seems like a yeast infection. I suggest you apply a topical antifungal e.g Clotrimazole 1 %cream, twice daily.

In addition to this, I suggest you take an oral antifungal e.g tab Fluconazole once a day for 3 days.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Dr. Kakkar S

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