I Have A Rash Underneath The Foreskin

Posted on Sun, 6 Dec 2020

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Question : I have a rash underneath the foreskin. has been red and hurts. also there was some white dots, kind of looked like yeast but not sure. so maybe a yeast infection i have been using an antifungal cream for a couple of weeks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload Images

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

IThis could be either yeast or it could be genital herpes. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports section " so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.
Also let me know are you sexually active? if yes, does your partner complain of itching, vaginal discharge or genital sores?

Hope to assist you further with your query. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 hours later)

I haven't been able to get ahold of my partner. so I'm not sure. im not sexually active right now

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yeast infection

Detailed Answer:
thank you. I have viewed the images.
It seems like a yeast infection. I suggest you to use a topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole cream or ketoconazole cream for a week. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg tablet once a day for 3 days under doctor's guidance. Oral antifungals are prescription medications.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj